With talk of a heatwave heading to the UK, here’s how hot it’s likely to get in Hampshire.

According to the Met Office, the story is a mixed bag across the country with the northwest unable to shake off persistent wet conditions while, with high pressure building in the south, it is likely temperatures will start to climb.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: “Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots.

“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June. Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight.”

Weather forecast for Hampshire

While Hampshire is unlikely to reach the heady heights of the lows 30s, it should still feel pretty hot in the coming days.

According to the Met Office, Wednesday (June 15) should reach around 24C as as should Thursday (June 16).

The hottest day this week is predicted to be Friday (June 17), with temperatures set to reach 27C, while Saturday (June 18) should be fairly similar.

Menahwile, Sunday will be a little cooler at around the 17C-18C mark as rain is predicted.

Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: ‘‘With temperatures forecast to reach 30C in some parts of the south on Friday we want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely when it arrives and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions.

“During periods of hot weather it is especially important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable, such as older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Make sure to look out for signs of heat exhaustion and follow our simple health advice to beat the heat.”