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BRITS are set to bask in a 30C scorcher today after the hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Monday.

Sunseekers are being urgently warned to take care in the heat as much of the nation is expected to flock to beaches.

Crowds enjoy the hot sunshine on Brighton beach on Tuesday
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Crowds enjoy the hot sunshine on Brighton beach on TuesdayCredit: Alamy
Walkers explored Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast, Dorset, on Tuesday
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Walkers explored Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast, Dorset, on TuesdayCredit: BNPS
People swim at Banbury Lido at Woodgreen Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire today
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People swim at Banbury Lido at Woodgreen Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire todayCredit: PA
A woman roller blades down Bournemouth prom on Tuesday
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A woman roller blades down Bournemouth prom on TuesdayCredit: BNPS
Sunrise at Old Sarum castle, Wiltshire, today
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Sunrise at Old Sarum castle, Wiltshire, todayCredit: SWNS
The Met Office is expecting temperatures to soar on Tuesday
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The Met Office is expecting temperatures to soar on TuesdayCredit: MET Office
Yellow heat alerts will cover most of England this week
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Yellow heat alerts will cover most of England this week

The Met Office said central London could see a peak of 30C with temperatures in the high 20s across in south-east England on Tuesday ahead of England's final group stage Euros game.

Further north, Manchester and Leeds could reach 26C while the West Midlands is predicted to hit around 28C.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be slightly cooler and could see some showers.

Met Office Meteorologist Oli Claydon said "it won't be sunshine for everyone" but will still be warm even where there is cloud cover during the week.

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He added: "We might see the occasional shower in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland, where there will be a little bit of cloud through (Tuesday).

"But otherwise clearer skies in the South East and that's where we're going to see the highest temperatures."

And as people flock to beaches the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) urged people to stay safe in the water.

Sam Hughes at the RNLI said: "We are expecting the coast to be extremely busy with this burst of warm weather.

"We want everyone to enjoy being around the water but we also want to make sure people stay safe and know what to do in an emergency.

"Always visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.

"If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live: tilt your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing.

"Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then, once you are through the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety if you can. In an emergency call 999 and ask for the coastguard."

It comes after the top temperature on Monday was recorded at 28.3C in Wisley, Surrey - making it the hottest day of the year so far, the forecaster said.

The capital reached highs of 27.4C at St James's Park, while temperatures rose to 26.9C in Aberdeenshire and 25C in Northern Ireland.

As the hot spell continues, a yellow weather warning has been issued for most of England.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office have said the heat could pose a risk to vulnerable individuals.

OAPs and people with health conditions are most at risk, but young people could also suffer.

Sunny spells and warm weather is looking to hold up for festivalgoers this week.

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Glastonbury kicks off on Wednesday and will be largely sunny until it comes to a close on Sunday.

It marks a break from the rainy spring, which saw 32 per cent more rainfall than the average in England and Wales, according to the Met Office.

Glastonbury Festival forecast

THE Met Office weather forecast for Glastonbury Festival this week:

Wednesday, June 26

Sunny, 26C

Thursday, June 27

Cloudy, 21C

Friday, June 28

Sunny, 23C

Saturday, June 29

Sunny, 21C

Sunday, June 30

Sunny & cloudy, 21C

Paddle boarders enjoy the warm weather on Brighton Beach on Tuesday morning
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Paddle boarders enjoy the warm weather on Brighton Beach on Tuesday morningCredit: LNP
Brits enjoy the sea on Brighton Beach on Tuesday
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Brits enjoy the sea on Brighton Beach on TuesdayCredit: LNP
A sunbather enjoys a warm morning on Southsea Beach, Hants, on June 25
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A sunbather enjoys a warm morning on Southsea Beach, Hants, on June 25Credit: Solent
Festivalgoers lining up at Glastonbury on Monday ahead of it kicking off Wednesday
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Festivalgoers lining up at Glastonbury on Monday ahead of it kicking off WednesdayCredit: PA
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