Festival revellers on the Isle of Wight are basking in temperatures of 23C today with the warmer weather set to bring on a heatwave next week.
Public health officials are preparing to issue heatwave alerts as the mercury climbs to a sweltering 30C, with Britain facing temperatures as hot as in Marbella and Gibraltar on Wednesday.
Although today began with a cool start, temperatures are set to peak at 24C or 25C degrees in London and the south east later on and tomorrow.
High pressure over the UK has brought with it hotter weather, with Wednesday predicted as the hottest day of the year so far.
These Isle of Wight festival volunteers kept cool in the hot weather with sunflower umbrellas
Revellers at the Isle of Wight festival are enjoying a second day of good weather as they prepare to see headliners Liam Gallagher and Depeche Mode later today. One pair were spotted wearing matching shiny gold outfits
Public health officials are preparing to issue heatwave alerts for next week as the mercury climbs to a sweltering 30C (pictured: swimmers at Portishead Lido in Bristol)
Revellers at the Isle of Wight festival are enjoying a second day of good weather as they prepare to see headliners Liam Gallagher and Depeche Mode later today.
Festival-goers donned bold outfits, with one pair spotted wearing matching shiny gold outfits.
Many partygoers chose to wear entirely gold outfits to celebrate the festival’s golden anniversary this weekend.
Public Health England are considering issuing warnings about the heatwave early next week, reports the Guardian.
Dr Owen Landeg, of Public Health England, said: ‘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. That’s why we’re urging everyone to keep an eye on those you know who may be at risk this summer.
‘If you’re able, ask if your friends, family or neighbours need any support. And 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.’
These three girls covered themselves in gold glitter as they celebrated the 50th Isle of Wight festival in Newport
The hot weather didn’t stop this festival-goer wearing a morphsuit for the golden anniversary of the Isle of Wight festival this weekend
This partygoer looked joyous as she enjoyed the festival from on top of her friend’s shoulders. Other artists set to play the fest today include Blossoms and Jessie J
This blonde reveller wore a bright yellow shirt accessorised with silver and pink face gems as she enjoyed a can of cider
Temperatures are set to peak at 24C or 25C at the weekend, but will hit the high 20s as early as Monday (pictured: boats on the water at a lake in Portishead)
Brits took to the beach in Margate in Kent today where temperatures reached 21C
Punters enjoyed the hot weather as they went along the river in Christchurch Meadow, Oxford
Across the weekend temperatures will stay in the mid to low-20s, with some spots hitting the high 20s on Monday. As mid-week approaches the temperatures will rise even higher, and it is likely some areas will hit 30C.
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.’
PHE’s heatwave plan advises that during a heatwave the public should stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, avoid extreme physical exertion and eat cold foods such as salads or fruits with a high water content.
High pressure over the west of the UK has brought with it hotter weather, with plenty of people taking advantage of temperatures in the low to mid-20s today and tomorrow
This pair enjoyed the 23C heat as they wore golden wigs and accessories for the 50th Isle of Wight festival
These two festival-goers stuck to the colour scheme with some very different headwear – with one wearing huge gold balloons, but the other choosing a sunflower crown
This pair accessorised their black and gold outfits with gigantic shiny capes which they proudly displayed
Children playing outdoors for more than 20 minutes should wear loose, light-coloured clothing and sunscreen. They should not take part in vigorous physical activity in temperatures about 30C.
The highest temperature so far this year was 29.1C, recorded in St James’s Park on April 19, and it is likely to be beaten on Wednesday. The average for this time of year is just 21C in London and the south east, and 17C in Scotland.
The warm weather is set to stay as the high pressure continues to dominate throughout the week.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said: ‘With high pressure firmly in charge, the warm and dry weather is here to stay until at least the end of June and although it is still some way off, we could be looking at similar conditions continuing into the start of July.’
Although today began with a cool start, temperatures are set to peak at 24C or 25C degrees in London and the south east later on (pictured: Longham Lakes in Ferndown, Dorset, this morning)