Belfast could be basking in the sun and higher temperatures very soon, as a heatwave may be on the horizon next week.
Across England and Wales, temperatures have been soaring in recent weeks with highs nearing 30C a regular occurrence. The high temperatures haven't reached Northern Ireland yet, but the Met Office are predicting "dry and fine conditions" within days.
The "Azores high" is behind the current weather pattern in the UK. It's a period of semi-permanent high pressure that's stretching over from the southwest of the UK and bringing these clear, fine, and dry conditions for much of England and Wales.
