Weekend treat as Britain basks in sunshine
Temperatures reached 24C (75F) across most of the country yesterday, well above the May average of 16C (60F), and they could rise higher today.
It has even been predicted that tomorrow the mercury will reach the dizzy heights of 27C (80.6F) in some parts.
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Hide AdThe hottest places will be around the Midlands and the South-East, as sea mists may keep some coastal areas cooler.
The mini-heatwave is good news for Yorkshire's burgeoning agricultural show season, which kicks off at Otley today with its 201st show
The high temperatures are due to a band of high pressure above the country. But it is not expected to last, as forecasters say it will become much cooler from Monday.