Temperatures could reach as high as 35°C in what could be the longest heatwave in four years, making it hotter than places in the Caribbean. The heatwave could become the longest since 2018 when there was a 15-day heatwave.
The temperature gauge is set to rise over this weekend, and the Met Office have already said there are some indications of more "extreme temperatures" by the end of next week, with no rain in the forecast for the next 10 days.
The highest temperatures could reach 33°C on Tuesday, although the forecasting services says temperatures will also be widely above average this weekend and through next week. A Level Three Heat Health Alert has been issued for next week, highlighting the potential health impacts of this type of weather.
