UK Weather: Britain to be hotter than the Algarve today

UK Weather: Britain to be hotter than the Algarve today

Britain is set to be hotter than the Algarve this weekend as temperatures soar in London and the South East.

Southern parts of the UK will see temperatures rise to 84F (29 degrees) today while tomorrow will see highs of 75F (24 degrees) and then 77F (25 degrees) on Sunday, according to the Met Office.

Meanwhile in Faro, Portugal, a popular holiday destination for Britons, the temperature will rise to just 78F (26 degrees) this afternoon.

Brits in Brighton have been soaking up the rays today as temperatures rise to 84F (29 degrees) in the South East

Two friends enjoyed drinks while sitting on Union Jack cushions as they watched the tennis at Wimbledon this afternoon

Emily Grace was pictured cooling herself off in a water fountain near St Paul's Cathedral in London earlier this afternoon

She and her friend were seen dipping their toes in earlier and sunbathing before jumping into the fountain 

Not everyone who went to St Paul's for lunch went paddling - these workers were happy to kick off their flip flops and embrace the sunshine from the grass

Two women donned sunglasses and bikinis to soak up the rays during the sunshine in Brighton, near the pier, earlier today

In Southsea, Portsmouth, people waded in to the sea with friends and family to enjoy the sunny weather this morning

One couple were seen topping up their tans on the pebbly beach. At one point, a woman was seen looking out on to the waves 

In Weymouth Beach, Dorset, one man decided the weather was an appropriate time to get out a board and go paddling with it

Dozens of people flocked to Weymouth Beach to embrace the sunny weather, which is set to last all day before becoming cloudy over the weekend

One man decided to have a nap on Weymouth Beach in Dorset while still wearing his office gear. He made sure to wear a bucket hat to protect his face

Dozens of people set up tents on the beach in Weymouth earlier. Some children brought balls to keep themselves occupied while parents chatted with friends

Others set up windbreakers to make sure they were able to protect their beach set-ups from the sea waves in Weymouth

One couple people watched while they sat on collapsible chairs. Nearby, a child made a sandcastle while one couple got on a pedalo 

A woman looked completely relaxed as she basked in the sunshine this afternoon in Weymouth

A weather forecaster for the Met Office said: 'Yesterday was hot and we had a few thunderstorms in parts of the UK, but today is calmer.

'There will be sunshine in the South East while there will is expected to be some cloud in the North of England and North Wales.

'Saturday is expected to be dry and cloudy across the UK but Sunday will be a bit more unsettled with showers in the Northern parts of England and Wales.

'Temperatures are expected to rise to 69F (21 degrees) in the North on Saturday and Sunday.' 

Somerset lavender farm worker Danielle Folland, 23, picks one of 20 varieties of lavender from the garden area at a family-run farm near Radstock

Ms Folland looked wistful as she looked over the fields of the stunning purple flowers this afternoon

Two children we seen dipping their toes into the water at Hyde Park, London, as two geese cleaned themselves nearby

Two groups of girls rented pedalo boats to cruise across the water in Hyde Park as one of the team stopped for a quick drink

People were seen sunbathing in Hyde Park, London, today after forecasters confirmed the weather would reach highs of 84F

One man was so relaxed during his sunbathing session he slipped down his deck chair and continued to relax with his legs nearly on the ground

Tourists flocked to Greenwich Park today, where they basked in the sunshine and warm temperatures while taking photographs

Three women were spotted eyeing up the capital's skyline from Greenwich Park Observatory - but made sure to stay in the shade

A group of tourists hopped aboard a traditional punting tour along the River Cam. They were shortly followed by a gaggle of geese, who followed intrepidly behind them

Two people looked joyful as they canoed on the River Cam during the sunny afternoon 

One man managed to find some strategic shade underneath a tree so he could read his book without being burnt

One couple were seen tucking into an ice cream while sitting on a park bench in Cambridge 

Other tourists were seen strolling around the College grounds in Cambridge and snapping photographs

However, forecasters expect a mixture of sunshine and showers across Britain on Monday with temperatures dropping to 73F (23 degrees) in the South and 64F (18 degrees) in the North.

The change in weather come after Eastern parts of the UK were hit with thunderstorms last night after yellow weather warnings were issued. 

Schools in Norwich were forced to close today after thunderstorms and lightning struck.

Harford Manor School, with 83 pupils in Ipswich Road, Norwich, posted a message online to parents last night saying 'Sorry to report that HMS is closed tomorrow, we've had a terrible flood and there is a fault with the electrics, just not safe.' 

Meanwhile nearly 600 children were evacuated from Robert Kett Junior School in Wymondham, near Norwich, yesterday afternoon after lightning hit the building.

But meanwhile in Scotland, music fans were spotted wearing ponchos and huddling under brollies as they queued for the TRNSMT music festival at Glasgow Green in the rain

There was a glorious sunrise over Chesil Beach in Dorset this morning amid reports of sunny weather in parts of the South today

 

Meanwhile in Faro, Portugal, a popular holiday destination for Britons, temperatures will rise to nearly 82F (28 degrees) today before dropping later on in the evening. Pictured is Chesil Beach

A forecaster for the Met Office said: 'Yesterday was hot and we had a few thunderstorms in parts of the UK, but today is calmer.' Pictured is Avon Beach in Mudeford, Dorset

He added: 'There will be sunshine in the South East while there will is expected to be some cloud in the North of England and North Wales.' Pictured is Chesil Beach

Pictured is the beautiful sunrise over a borage field this morning in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, which matched the plants

However, forecasters expect a mixture of sunshine and showers across Britain on Monday with temperatures dropping to 73F (23 degrees) in the South

Lightning and thunderstorms showered down over Norwich yesterday forcing several schools to be closed today

Pupils from Robert Kett Junior School in Wymondham were told to leave their classrooms and head to the sports hall after a 'very loud thunder clap' and lightning at around 1.15pm

Pupils were told to leave their classrooms and head to the sports hall after a 'very loud thunder clap' and lightning at around 1.15pm.

Karen Hurst, the school's business manager, said they believed lightning had struck a lightning conductor on the roof of the main one-storey school building.

It created a power surge, which blew the school's alarm system.

Mrs Hurst said: 'During the storm we believe that the lightning struck our lightning conductor, which does a fantastic job of keeping us safe.

'We evacuated the children as a precaution until it was deemed to be safe.

'It w as lightning followed by a very loud thunder clap, which immediately set off our emergency alarms.' 

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