How long will the heatwave last in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire?

• ITV Calendar meteorologist Jon Mitchell gives the latest on the June heatwave.

The UK recorded its highest temperature of the year so far on Wednesday, 15 June, but things are still heating up.

The high of 28.2C was recorded at Kew Gardens, south-west London, but temperatures in the capital could increase by a degree today.

The hot spell in parts of Britain is set to build to a "crescendo" on Friday as temperatures are expected to soar to a sizzling 34C in south-east England.

It comes as the warm flow of weather comes from Spain and Portugal. Daytime temperatures have exceeded 40C in southern Spain this week.

Britain's highest recorded June UK temperature was 35.6C at Southampton Mayflower Park in June 1976 - the year of a notorious summer heatwave.

We won't see that kind of stifling hear here in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, but temperatures on Friday, 17 June, could well exceed 30C.

32C is possible in the south of the region tomorrow, making it the warmest day of the year by far.

It's short-lived, though, as cooler air moves back from the north for Saturday and Sunday.

There is the potential for some significant rainfall in places, especially on Sunday and in the south of the region

If you're not a fan of the heat, it will be worth heading to the coast where it will always be cooler.

Just remember that as we head closer to the summer solstice (21 June) the sun strength is at its peak and UV levels at their highest. The pollen count, while very high inland, will also be much lower at the coast.

So, enjoy the sun by all means but please remember to protect yourself from the strong midday sun!

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