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TEMPERATURES are set to rise to highs of over 30C in Wales over this weekend as the country enjoys a mini heatwave.
High pressure is moving in across most of the UK bringing warm weather to large parts of Wales. It is all thanks to the jet stream that has been south-shifted for much of July but has been moved to the north, meaning warmer winds are being pulled up from the Azores.
After a sunny couple of days at the end of the week to welcome the arrival of the school holidays, temperatures are set to get even higher with Bute Park in Cardiff expected to hit between 30C to 31C today as the warm weather peaks.
And while the first week of the summer holidays is set to be a hot one it will not last, with forecasters expecting a “more unsettled spell” on its way towards the end of July.
For those looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine, we’ve broken down just how hot it’s likely to get today...
If you thought yesterday was a warm one, it is set to be even hotter today, with temperatures expected to reach 27C in Cardiff by lunch time - and expected to continue getting hotter. Further west St Davids will be at 24C after lunchtime with Tenby slightly cooler at 21C.
By 3pm temperatures will be peaking in Cardiff by late afternoon reaching 29C. The whole country will experience temperatures far hotter than usual, with Swansea reaching 27C by the same time and Carmarthen at 26C and Newtown, Powys, at 27C.
At 5pm, as the evening arrives, the temperature shows no sign of cooling in Cardiff, with the mercury remaining at 29C. Swansea will also peak at 5pm at 27C with Carmarthen also expecting 27C. North Wales will also be warm on Sunday with Wrexham still 25C at 5pm while Caernarfon will be 23C.
By 7pm Cardiff will still be enjoying rays of 29C. Swansea will also be warm at 26C although areas like Aberystwyth will begin to cool at 22C.
The outlook for Monday to Wednesday is cloudier at times with the risk of the odd sharp shower but feeling warm to very warm with plenty of sunny spells.
Yesterday also saw coronavirus restrictions being further eased in Wales, with up to six people allowed to meet inside homes.
Ice rinks can reopen and organised indoor events for up to 1,000 people seated and 200 standing can now take place.
Limits on the numbers of people who can meet in public places or at outdoor events will be removed and groups of up to 30 children will be able to visit residential activity centres.
Face masks will still be required in most indoor public places, except in pubs and restaurants and schools.