Here comes a heatwave, grandad
WALES is set to be as hot as the south of France when temperatures skyrocket this week.
There could be highs of up to 27C, as high pressure centred to the west of Ireland brings sunny and warm weather to Wales.
Temperatures are set to rise even more towards the end of the week.
With temperatures in Aberystwyth reaching an eye-watering 26C by midweek, it means Wales could be as hot as Nice in France – and even warmer than Tenerife
Make sure you’ve got enough suncream because it could be here for a while.
Weatherman Derek Brockway tweeted: “Some signs it will turn cooler and fresher for a while early July but the Azores high pressure could well bring more fine and very warm weather! ”
Here’s the Wales round-up: Cardiff: Today has highs of 25C expected, with 26C predicted tomorrow. Wednesday will see highs of 25C, Thursday is expected to see 27C, Friday 26C and Saturday 25C.
Swansea: Temperatures will climb to 23C today and tomorrow. Wednesday 22C, a rise to 23C on Thursday and 24C on Friday. Saturday 23C. Aberystwyth: Today, tomorrow and Wednesday could see a whopping 26C before cooling slightly to 24C on Thursday. Friday will see 26C again before dropping to 23C on Saturday.
Caernarfon: Set to brighten up today with a high of 23C before hitting 25C tomorrow. On Wednesday 24C is expected, with 23C due on Thursday. Friday will see 24C, 21C on Saturday.
Colwyn Bay: Today will see 21C, Tuesday and Wednesday 24C.
It will cool slightly on Thursday to 22C before warming to 24C on Friday. Saturday will see 21C.