The hot weather may spark a few thunderstorms in central England and Wales on Tuesday. However, they are likely to be very localised and not enough to cause a significant break from the heat.
On Wednesday, a break in the heat is expected widely across much of eastern and southeastern England. Cooler air will temporarily spread off the North Sea as some locations experience a five to 10-degree drop.
However, Wales and southwestern England will remain fairly hot, sheltered from the North Sea breeze. Highs, here, could still reach 30C.
By Thursday, the supply of cooler air will be cut off as hot air resurges from France once again. This means that temperatures will increase, with 30C back on the cards.
Most weather forecast models show that respite will begin next weekend and more starkly into next week.
The jet stream, to the north of us this week, will wobble back southwards, meaning areas of low pressure, occasional rain, stronger winds, and a drop in temperature as we head into the first week of June.
