BAKING Brits made the most of the heatwave in highs of 30C today – as temperatures are set to plummet this week.
Sunseekers flocked to beaches and parks to soak up the last of the rays, before cooler conditions and downpours creep in from Monday.
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BNPSBournemouth beach had its busiest day of the year this afternoon[/caption]
BNPSCops kept an eye out as Brits arrived in the thousands[/caption]
BNPSSun-seekers in Dorset were fighting to get their parasols up[/caption]
PAPunters were spotted cruising along the River Cam[/caption]
PAPeople were punting along in Cambridge as the third heatwave sizzles on[/caption]
Hundreds of people basked in the sizzling sunshine at Lyme Regis in Dorset.
The seaside resort was packed with parasols and picnic blankets as daytrippers enjoyed the cloudless blue skies.
In Hathersage in the Peak District, youngsters cooled off from the searing temperatures with a dip in an outdoor pool.
While hot-and-bothered brummies were seen splashing themselves with water from a fountain in Birmingham as they tried to beat the heat.
The much-anticipated Wimbledon men’s final also took place under sweltering conditions at SW19.
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and world no.1 Jannik Sinner battled through 29C temperatures in an epic Centre Court showdown, watched by 15,000 people.
A further 25,000 tennis fans braved the heat to cheer them on in the grounds.
But residents in Cannock, Staffs will be happy to see the back of the sun – after their road started melting. Locals complained that tar has been sticking to their tyres and shoes in Gorsemoor Road.
Josh Newbury, MP for Cannock Chase, fumed: “A lady was crossing the street and her flipflop got stuck in the tarmac and it almost came off. A car had to do an emergency stop to not hit her.”
Resident Marc Edwards told ITV News “great big chunks” have been ripped off the sticky surface.
Staffordshire County Council has been forced to deploy a gritter to improve grip for cars.
Amber heat health alerts remained in place for much of the country on Sunday, with Brits warned to cover up, seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly.
The third heatwave of the year also led to hosepipe bans being declared for millions of people across Yorkshire, Kent and Sussex. Those who ignore it could face a £1,000 penalty.
Temperatures will still be higher than average today (MON) – reaching 27C in some places.
But the balmy weather will start to peter out as parts of the UK are lashed by thunderstorms.
The mercury will then nosedive to a peak of 21C on Tuesday, according to forecasters.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst told The Sun: “The weather will start changing across many parts of the UK – thanks to an area of low pressure which is moving in from the Atlantic.
“That’s going to bring in fresher air and an increasing risk of showers. Some of these will be heavy and thundery in places too.
The temperature is dropping as we go through the day, it will be feeling fresher for everybody – back to temperatures of between 19C and 23C, which is around average for the time of year.”
In Leeds, West Yorkshire, revellers have donned fancy dress for the Otley Run as the UK is set to bask in 30C temperatures.
Cowgirls, union jack dresses and even cardboard ketchup bottles were spotted as boozy revellers took to the streets for a pub crawl with pals.
NB PRESS LTDA group of cowgirls with matching fans to keep cool[/caption]
NB PRESS LTDFans and hats are a common sight during this pub crawl[/caption]
NB PRESS LTDA lifeguard, Lorax, and a Statue of Liberty were among the costumes[/caption]
NB PRESS LTDThe aim is to have a drink at 17 pubs for the famous crawl[/caption]
Some only donned a movie t-shirt for their costume, while multiple “devils” were also spotted as many had leftover horns from Halloween.
The two-and-a-half-mile rite of passage happens multiple times a year.
The historic Otley Run starts at Woodies pub in Far Headingley and finishes at The Dry Dock at the edge of the city centre.
The aim of the game is to have a drink in each of the 17 pubs along the way.
Participants begin at Woodies before swilling snifters at 15 other watering holes during the challenge, which takes place several times a year.
Drinkers sup a final brew at the aptly named Dry Dock – a narrow boat-turned-pub.
It comes after Brits spent yesterday basking in temperatures as high as 33C as thousands flocked outside to enjoy the glorious sunshine.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all saw their hottest day of the year so far with sunseekers in England soaking up the scorching heat well into the evening.
wimmers and sunbathers spent the day in Bournemouth and Brighton as they enjoyed an ice cream and a dip in the cooling water.
Along the coast, many celebrated Bourne Free pride parade amid the soaring temperatures.
And many watching Wimbledon were grateful for Iga Swiatek’s flawless clean sweep victory in the women’s singles final.
Under the sweltering conditions, the Pole remained focused and brushed aside Amanda Anismova in straight sets – letting the SW19 revellers get off early.
What counts as a heatwave?
DESPITE many Brits spending the past few days basking in the sunshine we are not officially in a heatwave.
A heatwave in the UK only comes around when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days of temperatures meeting or exceeding the temperature thresholds for a heatwave.
Across the north and west of the UK this is set at 25C.
In Greater London and the Home Counties, this rises to a whopping 28C.
Spectators were advised to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated as “classic summer conditions” were forecasted for the tennis final.
This is the third period of high heat the UK has experienced this year, leaving many Brits chuffed with the continued warm weather.
The previous two were officially noted down as heatwaves with this one yet to officially meet the threshold despite it coming close.
Large swathes of the UK have met the heatwave criteria, according to the Met Office.
Temperatures hit 30.8C in Aboyne and Aviemore in Scotland, while in Wales, a high of 32.4C was recorded at Usk in Monmouthshire.
The Met Office had announced much of Britain should look forward to a “fine and hot day”.
Temperatures are set to remain warm throughout Sunday.
Amber and yellow heat health alerts are still in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday when the weather is expected to last until.
Today, for the Men’s Wimbledon final, where Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannick Sinner, the mercury will dip slightly.
This may come as a relief to many revellers, and players alike, with slightly more cloud cover later in the day.
But it will still be a hot day for those down south, with some areas predicted to reach 29C in the afternoon.
The heat alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, mean older and vulnerable people are at greater risk due to the temperature.
This is because in the heat people are more likely to suffer dehydration, heat exhaustion, and potentially deadly heatstroke.
Hot weather can also worsen asthma symptoms for some people, including increased breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing.
It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
Younger age groups could also be affected.
There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors
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NB PRESS LTDOne inventive costume included a ketchup label[/caption]
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