The Met Office is forecasting heatwave conditions throughout the weekend and next week.
Today: Saturday 9 July
Some patchy cloud initially, but also bright or sunny spells. This morning the cloud will disperse leaving sunny conditions. Light winds and feeling very warm, although the Lincolnshire coast will be slightly cooler as an onshore breeze develops. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Tonight:
Largely sunny this evening and clear overnight, although some patchy cloud will arrive, and also patchy mist or fog may form in rural areas, where the lowest temperatures will occur. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
Sunday:
Patchy cloud at times, but still long spells of sunshine. Feeling very warm or hot with light winds, although onshore breezes develop to keep the coast slightly cooler than inland. Maximum temperature 29 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Bright with some sunny spells Sunday, but still dry and warm. Periods of sunshine Monday, but becoming cloudier through Tuesday, although still bright and sunny. Becoming very warm, perhaps hot.
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