A SUNBURN warning has been issued on the second day on the area's mini-heatwave.

Forecasters are warning that today's weather will have a moderate UV index which could cause a risk of sunburn if people are in the sun for extended amounts of time.

Britain is currently basking in the welcome heat of temperatures of up to 23 degrees celsius, which is 6 or 7 degrees higher than can usually be expected a this time of year.

However the increased temperatures has also raised the UV index rating, which identifies the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Index ratings are specific to a particular place on a particular day, and the ratings - which usually measure from 1 (lowest) to 8 (highest) in the UK - reflect the impact that UV could have on your health.

The Met Office has issued a UV index of 5 and advised people to stay in the shade near midday, to wear hats and sunglasses if outside, and to generously apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours. 

Additionally the organisation recommends that people to watch out for bright surfaces like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.