It’s hot out. Very hot. So hot that it might give you an existential crisis about what’s going to happen to the earth.

Avoiding that side of things, though – and provided you have air conditioning in your workplace – it’s actually quite nice.

Travelling isn’t exactly ideal, and dressing for the weather is tough, but it’s perfect conditions for pub pints and ice creams in the park.

Not only is this extreme weather a heatwave, but there’s every chance we’ll actually see the hottest day ever recorded in the UK.

Find out how long the mercury will be soaring, and plan your barbecues accordingly.

How long will the heatwave last?

You may have noticed that temperatures have been soaring over the last few days, with the heatwave beginning in earnest on Monday 22 July.

Many people saw 30C and above yesterday, which then culminated in thunderstorms over large parts of the country on Tuesday night.

Tomorrow – Thursday 25 July – will be the main peak, however, with the potential for record temperatures of over 38.5C.

Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Frank Saunders, said: ‘There is a real possibility of records being broken this week, not only for July but also all-time records. The weather setup is broadly similar to the pattern that brought high temperatures to much of continental Europe at the end of June.

‘The difference this time is that the wind flow will be more directly from France, paving the way for some exceptional, perhaps record-breaking temperatures. As well as high temperatures during the day, overnight temperatures will also be notably warm and could also break records.’

Although it’ll feel hottest in the urban southeast, even those as far north as Manchester and Birmingham can expect mid-thirties heat.

According to Frank, conditions will become more comfortable as we get to Friday. Not only will the temperature drop, but there’s a higher chance of unsettled weather including showers.

Essentially, do your sunbathing and al fresco dining now, as this might not last too long.

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