Britons are set to bathe in sizzling temperatures this weekend as Met Office forecasters predict highs of 27C - before thunderstorms and heavy downpours strike the UK.
The glorious weather is expected to take a turn on Sunday afternoon as the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning.
More unsettled weather is expected next week when low pressures begins to gather at the end of the weekend.
The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms remains in place from 12pm to 10pm on Sunday.
Britons are set to bathe in sizzling temperatures this weekend as Met Office forecasters predict highs of 27C - before thunderstorms and heavy downpours strike the UKMet Office/ VentuskyThe warning spreads across a wide range of the UK from the Scottish border down to the south coast.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out in the south of this area late Sunday morning and early Sunday afternoon, moving steadily north whilst growing into larger areas of rain before clearing the area."
Southern England will see temperatures of 25C on Friday, with temperatures reaching 26C on Saturday and possibly 27C on Sunday.
Forecasters say the warmer air is being drawn up from North Africa through Iberia and France.
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The high pressure is expected to drift towards Denmark by Friday night, bringing low pressures from the west and the south.
More unsettled weather is due across the UK weather on Sunday afternoon or by Monday.
Net Weather forecaster Jo Farrow said: "Heavy showers, even thunderstorms followed by more widespread rain ready to impact the UK for the start of the new week.
"Before they take hold, the warmth will continue, although there will be more cloud as the weather turns unsettled."
Southern England will see temperatures of 25C on Friday, with temperatures reaching 26C on Saturday and possibly 27C on Sunday
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The weather expert added: "For the UK, we see more of an Atlantic influence with cooler, more unsettled weather. The airflow will be from the northern Atlantic as low pressure settles over the UK on Tuesday.
"So we could be pleased that the warmth and sunshine are timed for the weekend."
The risk of rain and heavy downpours increases on Monday.