High temperatures will spread across the UK towards the end of this week as temperatures are expected to hit highs of 34 degrees in parts of the country.
A heat health warning has been issued by the Met Office, the South East is currently on a level three alert while Yorkshire remains on a level one. Level one is the lowest rank possible during summer and represents a state of vigilance, but with no danger expected.
Leeds will be hit with temperatures of around 27 degrees on Friday which is by far the hottest day of the heatwave. Today and Thursday will also be hot with temperatures of 23 degrees on both days expected.