Summer proves hot stuff as met men predict 32?C

Principal met officer Tony Pallot said a high of 32?C was expected today, with conditions cooling from tomorrow.While Islanders and visitors swam, sunbathed, relaxed in the shade or partook in the mandatory barbecues, beachguards, firefighters, hospital staff and the Jersey New Waterworks Company held their collective breaths.The inshore rescue craft responded to three calls and the General Hospital dealt with five cases of sun or heat stroke, prompting the Health Promotion Unit to remind people going out in the sun to cover up, wear a hat, slap on the sun block and drink plenty of water.