LifestyleHealthHeatwaveThe two drinks can impact your health during the hot weather09:27, 24 Jul 2026Brits have been warned not to consume two popular drinks this week amid hot weather. Temperatures have remained high across much of the UK and is set to continue.‌In hot weather, many of us like to sip on certain drinks in an effort to cool down. However, two popular choices could actually be making you struggle in the heat.‌Certain drinks can interfere with your sleep and keep you up at night. In heatwaves, it is harder to get to sleep as trying to stay cool is tough work.‌The British Red Cross say that avoiding caffeine and alcohol will help. It said: "Alcohol often goes hand in hand with sunny weather but, it is advised to limit consumption especially in the evening but causes poorer quality of sleep."Caffeinated drinks are diuretics and may encourage your body to lose fluids, risking dehydration as well as increase your body temperatures."‌Two drinks to avoid in hot weatherCaffeineAlcoholThe British Red Cross added: "Hot weather can often mean your everyday routine goes out the window but, eating and going to bed later may affect the quality of sleep. Try to stick to your usual eating and bed times and keep the same night-time routine."The heat can also mean you feel more tired during the day because your body is using more energy to regulate internal temperature. Try not to give in to having a day time nap, as this disrupts your sleep pattern and can make it harder to fall asleep in the evening."‌Latest weather forecastTemperatures across much of the UK have remained above the heatwave threshold, yet even higher temperatures are coming. There will be highs of 35C, lasting from Monday to Friday, according to the latest weather maps.Netweather data shows temperatures are expected to rise at the end of July, reaching 30C in some areas of the West Midlands on Monday, July 27.The rest of the UK will remain in the high twenties at the beginning of the week, yet it will will climb above 30C across the duration of next week.‌The hottest day is expected to be on Thursday as Berkshire is forecast to reach 35C. London and the home counties are predicted to bake in much of the heat with 34C and 33C elsewhere.A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot and humid weather, lasting for three or more days typically.Met Office deputy chief forecaster Greg Wolverson said: "Although there is a return to rain in the forecast, we have just come out of an exceptionally dry spell and the forecast rain is unlikely to be widespread or substantial.Article continues below"Many areas are likely to continue experiencing prevailing dry conditions for the foreseeable future, especially in southern England."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveAlcoholWeatherHealthFood and drink