Beachguards will be back on the beach tomorrow, to look after swimmers during the bank holiday weekend heatwave.
The Met Office has issued an amber heatwave alert from 2pm today until 27 May as temperatures are set to soar into the mid 20s and higher.
RNLI beach lifeguards will be back on duty at the following beaches seven days a week from 10am to 6pm at the following beaches until 6 September:
- Dukes Mound
- Palace Pier East
- Palace Pier West
- West Street/Seafront office
- West Pier/Bandstand
- Hove Lawns
- King Alfred
They will be back at Saltdean, Rottingdean and West Hove/Lagoon from 18 July.
Lead lifeguard supervisor Tom Ward said: ‘It’s fantastic to have our RNLI lifeguards back on the beaches in Brighton, ready for the season ahead.
“Over the past few weeks, the team has been busy training both in the water and on casualty care skills to ensure they are well prepared for the season ahead.
“We encourage anyone visiting the beach to visit a lifeguarded beach and to swim between the red and yellow flags. Come and speak to the lifeguards for advice on local conditions and how to stay safe in the water.
“This year also marks 25 years of RNLI lifeguard service and we’d like to thank all those whose commitment, training and hard work have helped to keep our beaches safer.”
