The Met Office is forecasting temperatures of 41ºC on Tuesday 19 July across the Midlands.
Today: Tuesday 19 July
An exceptionally hot day, with lengthy periods of strong sunshine after a very warm start. Perhaps becoming a little cloudier with the sunshine turning hazier into the afternoon, with a small chance of isolated gusty showers. Winds otherwise generally moderate. Maximum temperature 41 °C.
Tonight:
Another warm night, with isolated showers or thunderstorms gradually clearing into the North Sea. Probably becoming cloudier from the west overnight, perhaps with the odd spot of rain later. Minimum temperature 16 °C.
Wednesday:
Still very warm, but cloudier overall with outbreaks of rain. Heavier, more showery bursts may develop in places later, potentially thundery at times. Breezier than recently, and gusty around showers. Maximum temperature 29 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
More seasonable temperatures are expected through this period. Sunny spells and showers Thursday may give way to more widespread thundery showers Friday. Probably warmer again Saturday, with sunshine and showers.
