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Temperatures in the UK are hot and set to rise further as experts predict extreme heat before thunderstorms settle in towards the end of the week. With the rise in temperatures comes the different and often innovative ways Brits are turning to to keep cool including an ingenious way to keep homes with loft hatches cooler and one TikTok user created homemade air conditioning using just an ice pack and a fan. While there’s plenty of ways to keep homes and devices cool in the hot weather, OK! has round up the top tips for pet owners to ensure their animal friends are comfortable.

There’s no denying that temperatures across the UK are extremely high – and they’re set to get higher if experts’ predictions are correct. Forecasters have warned “substantial” changes will be required for working practices and daily routines to keep people safe in the extreme conditions.

The majority of us love relaxing in the sun and catching a tan and now you could get paid to do so, as Hotels.com are on the lookout for the ultimate Sun Lounger Tester. The lucky sun seeker will get to travel all across Europe seeking out unique sunbathing set ups, and they'll be given £15,000 to spend on the different Hotels.com properties.

Many Brits are struggling to find cheap ways to cool down, as temperatures are expected to soar to 39C next week - conditions usually seen at the world’s hottest place, Death Valley in California.The Met Office has issued a “danger to life” warning over the blistering weather, as the country faces the longest heatwave in four years. Forecasters have warned “substantial” changes will be required for working practices and daily routines to keep people safe in the extreme conditions.

Temperatures in the UK are hot and set to rise further as experts predict another few days of extreme heat before thunderstorms settle in. With the rise in temperatures comes the different and often innovative ways Brits are turning to to keep cool including an ingenious way to keep homes with loft hatches cooler.

Temperatures across Britain could reach up to 36C over the coming weeks, with a four-week heatwave predicted. Forecasters have predicted that sweltering weather is just around the corner, with parts of the UK being hotter than Cancun by Saturday 9 July.

Forecasters have suggested that Brits could enjoy a 35C heatwave just in time for the school summer holidays.The time for slapping on the suncream might have finally arrived as temperatures are predicted to keep on climbing right the way through to the end of July. Brian Gaze, a forecaster for the Weather Outlook, reckons the UK could hit peak heights of 35C, while the Met Office thinks the hot weather will peak at 30C.

It's looking like the UK is in for a hot summer this year with reports that the country is set for another four heatwaves over the next few months. It's believed that the second half of July could include another heatwave with two more making their way over in August and September. Experts predict that temperatures could be between 30C and 36C this summer.

Glastonbury festival-goers “may need to take shelter if they can” as thunderstorms are set to sweep across much of southern England, a Met Office meteorologist has warned. Music lovers will be swapping sun cream for umbrellas at Worthy Farm as the weather is set to turn from “wall-to-wall sunshine” and high temperatures on Thursday morning to “heavy thundery downpours” in the afternoon.The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning stretching from Sheffield in the North, across the South East and down to Bath in the South West, meaning Glastonbury revellers could be caught in torrential downpours in Somerset.

From incredible parenting hacks on a budget to advice on how to really improve your makeup game, TikTok is full of all sorts of different tips and tricks. However, with temperatures set to soar in coming months, experts are encouraging users to be cautious when following one viral trend in particular. In a video uploaded by TikTok user mimosaaaxo, the content creator showed viewers her “life hack” when it came to getting a tan in the sun.The clip, which has received over 5.4million viewers and over 340,200 likes, showed her mixing together water and moisturiser in a spray bottle.

With temperatures across the country set to soar in coming days, some areas are expected to see temperatures reach over 30C thanks to hot air moving from Spain. As temperatures in Northolt in west London reached 29.5C on Thursday, the week’s weather has surpassed the highest temperature recorded in 2022 so far. But things are set to get even hotter today, and a sweltering high of 34C is expected in London and some parts of East Anglia, according to forecasters.

With temperatures across the country set to continue to soar, the hot weather may be a welcome relief for some but staying safe in the heat is more important than ever. And for people with the skin condition eczema, the rising temperatures bring their own challenges and spending time in the sun can sometimes worsen the condition. Fortunately, there are steps that people with eczema can take to help minimise any potential triggers - and they’re easier to adopt than you might think.

Next week temperatures in the UK are set to rise to 30C due to hot air from Spain moving northwards. A Met Office weather chart shows it could get warmer across the UK from next Wednesday and into the high 20Cs or low 30Cs for the south of the UK.

As the Jubilee weekend gets under way it's looking like outdoor plans could be scuppered on the final day of celebrations. Reports say that thunderstorms could be expected on Sunday 5 June, with the potential of power cuts triggered by the weather.The showers will be sometimes heavy in the south and will spread north across England and Wales.There is the chance of a complete washout for Sunday's jubilee pageant, with a mix of light and heavy rain from 3am right through to 6pm.

We’ve not got long to go now until the big Bank Holiday weekend for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, and it's set to be a scorcher! Yes music to your ears will be that London Bridge Rooftop is due to be a sunny weekend according to forecasters, and we can't wait! If you're planning to gather by Buckingham Palace for the festivities the good news is you'll be treated to warm weather, with a right royal heatwave on the way. And you might already be able to feel the heat in the air, with May 17 coined as the hottest day of 2022 so far with mercury reaching 27.5C, phwoar! Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter As a result, the UK could rave about having warmer climes than Majorca.

It could be a record-breaking month for some parts of the UK as the nation looks set to get blasted by a mini-heatwave with warm air set to arrive from Italy, the South of France and Africa.The sweltering heat could become so extreme some experts have tipped to May 2022 to smash the current record for hottest May day. Originally recorded in 1925, the current record stands at 27.8C and was set in Camden, North London. The sudden rise in temperature has come as a result of warm air arriving from Italy and the South of France which will see thermometers reach into the high 20Cs during the second half of May.

Forecasters warn that we could see lightning and hail storms this week as temperatures rise during a mini-heatwave. Parts of the country are experiencing highs of up to 21C, but according to the Met Office disruptive weather is on its way.The UK is set to be hit with “lively” weather as things become unsettled.

The Met Office has revealed that a heatwave is on its way, with temperatures set to increase drastically from mid-May. From Saturday 6 May Brits will begin to notice the temperature getting warmer across the UK, and it will then slowly increase over the following weeks.

With British Summer Time now upon us, it’s time to slather on the SPF and grab your sunnies as the UK is looking set to enjoy a spell of hot weather. According to predictions, some parts of Britain are expected to be hotter than Madrid this weekend as temperatures climb into the late teens. On Saturday 23 April, temperatures in London will make the capital hotter than Madrid as the mercury looks set to reach 17°C.To the east and south, the weekend will be characterised by “sunny spells and scattered showers” according to the Met Office.

Winter weather could be heading our way in the first week of the Easter holidays as snow, rain and freezing temperatures are expected across the UK.Things are set to reach freezing temperatures by the end of the week – with lows of -5C and up to 12 centimetres of snow in some parts of Great Britain. Arctic air travelling from the north will eventually spread over the country with the Met Office warning that the cold air “will win out eventually” by the end of the week.

Britain is set to be hotter than Athens today, with temperatures reaching as high as 14C.The higher temperatures are mainly expected across eastern and central parts of the country as warmer weather will feel distinctly springlike. While temperatures in the Greek city are expected to hit 7C, parts of England are set to reach double that and exceed those forecasted in Athens. However, despite the soaring temperatures, the weather will be largely unsettled across the UK.