A HEATWAVE is expected to bring 30 degree temperatures and a long spell of warm weather.

Forecasts show that temperatures will rise into the low to mid 20s for many across the country this weekend but on Monday, temperatures are set to rise further and even further from mid-week.

Chief meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said: “As warmer air from the continent moves towards the UK from Wednesday, temperatures will climb into the mid to high 20s quite widely, even in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. By this stage, some places in England and Wales will very likely top 30 Celsius – it’s not unlikely somewhere could reach 32 Celsius.

"With almost wall-to-wall sunshine we’ll certainly be looking at conditions which many of us would call a heatwave.”

Denbighshire, Conwy and Gwynedd are set to see highs of 15 degrees today, 18 degrees tomorrow and temperatures will reach around 21 degrees on Monday before going up to 25 degrees on Tuesday.

People are advised to take care in the warmer weather.

Dr Owen Landeg, of Public Health England, said: “Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and many people will want to enjoy the long spell of warm weather in the forecast.

"Now is a really good time to think about what you can do to protect you and your family and friends’ health during summer.

"For some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and those with young children, the summer heat can bring real health risks. If you’re going outside for a prolonged period, remember UV is high at this time of year so think how the sun affects you and what you’d do to make sure you don’t get burned.”