This is as the borough council activates its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). The council urged anyone sleeping rough, or those who know of someone in this situation, to contact Alongside Charity, StreetLink, or the council’s housing team for more information. Someone being supported by a member of staff from charity Julian House (Image: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council)The council's SWEP provides emergency accommodation and support for rough sleepers during periods of severe weather. Basingstoke is forecast to be particularly hot on Tuesday, reaching a high of 29C between 3pm and 5pm. The heat will persist into the early evening, with 28C expected at 6pm, before temperatures ease to 25C at 8pm and 18C by 11pm.