South Yorkshire weather: How long will the 30C heatwave last?

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jun 2017, 09:41 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2017, 16:27 BST
People enjoy the sun in Weston Park, SheffieldPeople enjoy the sun in Weston Park, Sheffield
People enjoy the sun in Weston Park, Sheffield
Temperatures are set to rise to 30C today as South Yorkshire enjoys a blistering-hot weekend.

Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, and temperatures are expected to soar as the heatwave continues into next week.

Clear skies and strong sunshine have been enjoyed by the majority of Britons.

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Temperatures are expected to continue rising into the low 30s into early next week.

Fun in the sun at Sir Nigel Gresley Square in Doncaster. Pictured are Emily Thompson and Karen Sinden.Fun in the sun at Sir Nigel Gresley Square in Doncaster. Pictured are Emily Thompson and Karen Sinden.
Fun in the sun at Sir Nigel Gresley Square in Doncaster. Pictured are Emily Thompson and Karen Sinden.

Met Office forecaster Charles Powell said: "We have seen the hottest day of the year so far.

"Sunday and Monday will see repeat performances of Saturday, with a lot of England and Wales seeing dry, sunny, warm, humid weather with high UV, high pollen.

"All throughout this period we will have some pretty mild uncomfortable nights - a lot of places in the mid to high teens for night-time temperatures."