It hasn't rained in parts of Wales for more than 26 days but there is now some rain in the forecast. Temperatures are expected to rise later this week with the hottest day of the year so far and widespread sunshine predicted by the Met Office.
Wales and south-west England could hit 26°C or even 27°C on Thursday although there could be showers in the south of England towards the end of the week.
The Met Office outlook for Wednesday to Friday in Wales says there will be a lot of "strong sunshine" with temperatures gradually climbing, adding that while it will remain "largely dry" there is some heavy showers forecast for other weekend.
