Wales to put Ibiza in shade as scorching heat returns

PARTS of Wales will be as hot as Ibiza this week as scorching heat is set to return to the UK.

Following days of torrential downpours, skies will largely give way to sunshine during the week ahead.

Maximum temperatures will begin in the low 20s to start the week off, but are expected to rise as high as 270C in Cardiff tomorrow, and up to 290C in parts of north Wales on Thursday, according to the Met Office.

BBC senior meteorologist Derek Brockway predicted the nation’s hottest weather of the year.

Porthmadog, Gwynedd, is forecast to hit a scorching 290C, equalling the predicted high in sundrenched Ibiza.

Widespread temperature readings of 26-270C are expected elsewhere.

While maximum temperatures will reach some of their highest levels so far this year, night-time temperatures will also be steamy.

On Twitter, BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor warned: “This week will bring the highest temperatures since late-August. Nights will become stiflingly warm too.”

The “feels-like” temperature overnight tomorrow will be 220C in parts of south Wales and in the upper teens further north.

Those hoping to take advantage of the heat and sunshine will want to do so in the middle of the week as the possibility for severe thunderstorms is set to grow towards Friday.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Martin Young said the warm continental air will threaten to trigger the storms, bringing an end to the extreme highs.

People in Wales, however, will still be asked to stay local while they enjoy the sunshine.