UK weather forecast live: Met Office confirm London will be hotter than Ibiza TODAY as 32C temperatures hit Brits

Stay ahead of the hay fever this Summer

This year, more people have suffered from hay fever in the UK than ever before.

The  have created a tool giving people the control.

If you are dealing with hay fever and it makes Summer unbearable for you, you needn’t worry as now you can find out  in areas around the UK.

Tips for staying cool in the heat

With very hot temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to stay warm.

Many of us enjoy and welcome the warm weather, but for others it can be overwhelming.

Below are some tips from  for how to stay cool in the blistering heat.

• If you live alone, ask a relative or friend to phone to check that you are not having difficulties during periods of extreme heat.
• Stay cool indoors: Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
• If going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately. 
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol. 
• Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.

Fine evening for those in Cardiff

A fine evening to come, with plenty of late sunshine.

It will tend to become cloudier across west and north Wales overnight, though it should remain dry.

There will be minimum temperatures of 11 °C.

Manchester's Friday to Monday forecast

Any spots of light rain in the west will soon clear tomorrow and the cloud will break up too leading to warm sunny spells for most with maximum temperatures of 20 °C.

As high pressure builds the weather will be mostly settled over the weekend, albeit with a small chance of a little rain on Sunday.

Warmer with sunny spells on Monday.

Nine-day heatwave will peak with sweltering 32C

Britain could bask in sweltering 32C temperatures on the hottest day of a nine-day heatwave, according to the Met Office.

Weather forecasters suggest the mercury will rise over the coming days with parts of UK likely to reach their heatwave threshold.

This weekend is forecast to kick off the heatwave, with highs of 27C in some parts of the UK on Sunday July 10.

And temperatures will hit their peak on Tuesday July 12 with some Brits potentially enjoying scorching highs of 32C in London.

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A slightly cloudier day than tomorrow in London.

It will feel very warm or hot in sunny spells during the afternoon with maximum temperatures of 28 °C.

London to see lows of 8C tonight

Clear skies for most before midnight.

There will be cloud increasing in the west during the early hours of the morning.

There will also be the odd patch of mist around dawn with minimum temperatures of 8 °C.

Top tips: How to keep your pets safe during the upcoming heatwave

Here is a quick guide for looking after your pets when temperatures soar.

• Watch out for overheating/dehydration signs: heavy panting, drooling, lying down more than usual, stumbling
• Give them access to lots of water
• Do not exercise pets between 11am and 4pm
• Brush them regularly

Click here to read more about pet heat safety.

Most recent satellite images of the British Isles

Weather updates show current overhead images of the UK.

Clear skies in the north east of the UK and overcast skies in the south.

UK Weather Updates, Twitter account shared the images with it's followers.

‘Temperatures are expected to be widely above average’

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin, said; “The influence of the high pressure is likely to continue across southern areas into the second week of July and at times could be more widespread.

“Temperatures are expected to be widely above average, especially across the south, with some areas seeing maxima in the high 20s, locally 30 Celsius by this weekend.

“Beyond that, the forecast becomes more uncertain and, while it may well continue warm, the extent, magnitude and duration of these above-average temperatures are not clear at this stage and won’t be known until closer to the time.” 

UV levels moderate today

The weather today has seemed more overcast and cooler than originally expected, however UV levels still remain strong.

Tomorrow will be even warmer with more sunny spells ahead of the upcoming heatwave.

Brits should invest in a good SPF to protect the skin on the face and body.

Click here to find out the best SPF's at a low cost.

Grass pollen levels high today for allergy sufferers

While air pollution levels are relatively low, pollen levels are quite high.

Those who suffer with hay fever should keep their windows closed and put Vaseline around their nostrils to minimise breathing in the pollen.

Current weather perfect for lawn mowing

With the majority of the UK seeing overcast skies and mild temperatures, this is great weather for gardening.

It is not good for garden turf to mow the lawn when it is hot and sunny out, as it can burn the grass blades, causing them to turn yellow and brown.

Humidity levels high today, bringing pest warning

Mosquitos and other creepy crawlies thrive in humid conditions.

If you are heading outdoors be aware that mosquito levels are high today according to Accuweather.

Indoor pest levels should be low, but outdoor pest levels could he high.

Spritz some insect repellent if you are spending time outdoors for activities today.

In pictures: Brits take to exercising outside in glorious weather

Yesterday's weather was fabulous for exercising in the great outdoors and Brits certainly made the most of it.

One jogger was snapped running through Greenwich park yesterday while others took a leisurely stroll in the sun.

In the birds eye view of the park, readers might spot the grass is looking rather dull and tired, due to the exceedingly hot weather the UK has seen.

It will only get worse as temperatures hit highs of 30C this weekend in some parts of the UK.

Seeing red: Scorching temperatures for Brits next week

Brits have been advised to brace for impending heatwave in just days as temperatures climb.

According to WX Charts, Brits could see temperatures soar in coming days.

This weekend is forecast to kick off the heatwave, with highs of 27C in some parts of the UK near London on Sunday.

WX Charts shows high temperatures lasting until around the 19 July, which means Brits could be in for a 10 day heatwave.

Stark warning for pet owners ahead of upcoming heatwave

Pet owners, particularly dog carers have been told not to leave their beloved pets in cars during the summer.

The UK will see a sizzling heatwave according to forecasts starting next week.

But the hot weather isn't pleasant for our fur friends, and pet owners have been urged that leaving your dog for just 20 minutes in the car could be fatal, even with windows open.

Click here to read on.

Brits to prepare for scorching heatwave

Another heatwave is imminent for Brits, here are some tips for keeping cool in sweltering temperatures.

• Keep curtains and blinds shut to keep hot sun out
• Opt for long pyjamas, preferably cotton
• Stay hydrated with plenty of water, avoid caffeine

Weather outlook this morning

Today Brits will see a cloudy start to the day with temperatures steadily increasing.

This morning most will see cloudy and breezy conditions with highs of 19C.

As the day rolls on, Brits could see highs of 23C by 2pm, with sunny intervals.

Clouds are likely to clear by around 5pm, with temperatures peaking at 25C.

Bookies slash odds

Brits are set to enjoy a four-week scorcher with highs of 35C sunshine.

The soaring temperatures will make the UK hotter than Cancun, Mexico, which is set to reach 29C on Saturday.

And bookies Coral has cut its odds to 5/4 on July being the UK's hottest month ever.

It would have to beat July 2006, which had a 24-hour average of 17.8C and hit a peak of 36.2C.

The forecast also means families will be enjoying hot weather in time for the summer holidays.

'Temperatures are expected to be widely above average'

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin, said; “The influence of the high pressure is likely to continue across southern areas into the second week of July and at times could be more widespread.

“Temperatures are expected to be widely above average, especially across the south, with some areas seeing maxima in the high 20s, locally 30 Celsius by this weekend.

"Beyond that, the forecast becomes more uncertain and, while it may well continue warm, the extent, magnitude and duration of these above-average temperatures are not clear at this stage and won’t be known until closer to the time.” 

Cardiff to see highs of 21C today

A cloudy start for most, but skies will brighten with sunny spells widely developing through the day.

Winds will be lighter, and it will feel warm with maximum temperatures of 21 °C.

Thursday to Sunday London and South East England forecast

After a cloudy start, perhaps with the odd spot of light rain, cloud will thin by late morning with long warm sunny spells developing with maximum temperatures of 25 °C.

Variable cloud through Friday and Saturday though most parts dry and fine with lengthy clear or sunny spells.

Temperatures above average, breezy at times near the Kent coast on Sunday.

How to protect your skin in the summer sun

While Brits love the summer sunshine, is it important to protect oneself from its damaging UV rays.

As we move deeper into summer, UV will continue to rise, and can lead to skin damage and even cancer.

Here is what the NHS recommends:

• spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
• make sure you never burn
• cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
• take extra care with children
• use at least factor 30 sunscreen

Top tips for Hay fever sufferers

The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.

While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.

• put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
• wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
• shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
• stay indoors whenever possible
• keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
• vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
• buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
• try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities