Britain's blazing summer will continue on Sunday and could bring the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures potentially reaching a balmy 26C.
The highest temperature in the UK so far this year was 25.1C in Porthmadog on Tuesday and forecasters believe there is a small chance that could be surpassed. The dry weather is also expected to continue into next week.
On Saturday, the Welsh town recorded the UK's high of 23.9C and the mercury is expected to climb slightly higher on Sunday.
Met Office meteorologist Rachel Ayers said people can expect 24C or 25C in the warmer spots and there could even be a high of 26C in sheltered areas in the west.
She said there was a low chance of 26C being recorded, adding: "We'd be looking at that somewhere in the west, probably similar kind of areas, parts of Wales, maybe south west England."
Ms Ayers said a breeze across the south, particularly English Channel coasts, will affect temperatures in those areas.
Eastern coasts will see temperatures of around 15C or 16C, while inland areas will be warmer with highs of 18C to 20C.
It is thought that this scorching conditions will last long into the new working week as temperatures could set new record for 2023.
The country has been experiencing chilly nights despite the glorious sunshine in recently weeks due to the clear skies and south easterly winds from the North Sea.
However, British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale says the second half of next week could bring higher temperatures due to northerly winds from the Mediterranean replace the cooler breeze from the North Sea.
He said: "By Thursday, we could even have the hottest day of the year so far, and the weekend is likely to be dry and warm, with some showers breaking out in parts of the country."
Mr Dale added that Britain is in a state of "meteorological drought" following no measurable rainfall for 14 continuous days.
UK five-day Met Office weather forecast
Today:
Remaining cloudy across the far north, otherwise early cloud tending to burn away leaving another dry and sunny day. Feeling warm in the sunshine, but chilly along eastern coasts.
Tonight:
Remaining dry with plenty of late evening sunshine. Clear skies for many overnight, but some low cloud across northern and eastern areas. Tuning chilly under clear skies and light winds.
Monday:
Any early cloud burning away, however, remaining cloudy at northern and eastern coasts. Plenty of fine, dry weather elsewhere. Feeling warm in the sunshine, although cooler along eastern coasts.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
High pressure will dominate giving mainly fine and settled weather. Warm sunshine for many, although low cloud persisting across parts of the north and east. Breezy in the south.
