By Milad Sherzad
BRITS are set to enjoy even more glorious sunshine today although some areas could experience rain and some “thundery downpours”.
Following on from yesterday – which was the hottest day of the year so far – much of Britain is set to be “fresher” amid sunny conditions, the Met Office said.
Yesterday, temperatures exceeded 34C in some areas, sending Brits rushing to beaches and outdoor pools to cool off.
34.4C was recorded on the mercury in Writtle, Essex, trumping last year’s record high of 33.2C – recorded on June 21 in Charlwood, Surrey.
But now, the Met Office has predicted that temperatures will begin to mellow out, although without a huge loss of sunshine for many.
In its forecast this morning, the weather agency said today would have a “mixed morning, with sunny spells and showery rain”.
The forecaster continued: “The rain could be heavy in the east, with perhaps the odd thundery downpour.”
Met Office weather maps indicate that much of the eastern and north-east England, as well as Scotland, could receive heavy rain later today.
This includes the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh as well as a number of other towns alongside the east coast.
Despite this rain, the Met Office has said that conditions are likely to become “drier and sunnier” as we head into the afternoon and evening.
Tonight, the forecaster added it would likely be a “fine” evening, with spells of sunshine ahead of dusk.
The “cooler” conditions are expected to come alongside clear skies for England and Wales overnight, leading to dry conditions.
Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to be cloudier overnight, with showers slowly spreading eastward.
Yesterday, revellers flocked to beaches to soak up the best of the sunshine and work on their tans as temperatures soared into the mid-30s.
The 34.4C recorded yesterday exceeded the peak from Monday of 33.1C, measured at Heathrow Airport, which marked the hottest start to Wimbledon on record.
Yesterday’s hot weather also marked the second heatwave for parts of the UK within the last month.
Since 1960, UK temperatures in June have surpassed 34C in only three years, with the hottest being 35.6C – recorded in 1976.
But despite the intense heat, sun-kissed Brits were pictured making the most of the weather, tucking into ice creams and relaxing by the sea.
The action has also been hotting up at Wimbledon, with tennis fans and players both trying to keep cool.