The mercury is expected to reach 37C today, as the latest heatwave sweeps through the UK just in time for the weekend. Scorching temperatures are expected to last until Sunday, with the south east expected to be hotter than the Caribbean over the next 48-hours.
According to Met Office readings, Britain will pass the official threshold for a heatwave, which requires three days of temperatures over 25C across most of the nation and 28C in London.
Forecasters have said London and the South East may see Friday record the hottest temperature of the year so far, beating 31 July when the mercury reached 37.8C at Heathrow in west London.
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