The heatwave enjoyed by the majority of Brits in the last week is set to come to an abrupt end following what was the joint-hottest day of the year so far on Sunday.
Milder temperatures are now on the horizon after the the mercury exploded to 32.2C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire yesterday, matching that of June 10 in Chertsey, Surrey.
Cooler air is set to sweep in from the Atlantic in the coming days and with it will arrive outbreaks of rain spreading east.