People across Wales are bracing themselves for two days of extreme weather as the heatwave takes full effect on Monday and Tuesday. Forecasts warn that it will be exceptionally hot, with new records expected to be set over both days. The highest temperature we've experienced is 35.2°C, which was set in Hawarden in August 1990. But that is expected to be left in the dust, as weatherman Derek Brockway has suggested it is expected to reach 36°C tomorrow and 37°C the day after.
But those dreading the soaring temperatures will be glad to hear that it is set to be short lived. It will turn cloudy with heavy outbreaks of rain on Wednesday, before temperatures return to normal once again. You can see an hour by hour forecast of the weather for today and tomorrow by clicking here. Get stories like this straight to your inbox with our newsletters.
Mr Brockway has written today in a series of tweets: "Today is the hottest day of the year so far in Wales. Now 30°C in Gogerddan near Aberystwyth. Tomorrow will be even hotter with likely record breaking temperatures. Forecast maximum temperatures Sunday to Wednesday from Met Office UKV model. 32°C in Hawarden, Flintshire today. 36°C tomorrow. 37°C on Tuesday. Welsh record of 35.2°C set in Hawarden in August 1990 is likely to be beaten. A short intense heatwave then much cooler Wednesday."
