UK Weather: Hottest Day Of The Year Could Happen This Week

It's Going To Be Hot This Week, Really Hot

Britain is set to swelter in the summer sun this week with temperatures reaching a peak for the year so far.

According to those clever folk at the Met Office the mercury will rise steadily throughout the week reaching a potential high of 31C (88F) on Thursday.

Northern and eastern parts of the country could see some cloud and rain on Monday and Wednesday.

Could be a good week to do this

Further south, there is a chance of thunderstorms accompanying hot and humid weather later in the week.

July 4 saw the year's previous highest temperature which was 28.7C (84F).

The glorious weather is due to a 'Spanish Plume' of hot air that could see the UK bask in weather hotter than the Canary Islands.

The sunshine will be a welcome change from the rain that blighted much of the country

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