Londoners look set to enjoy a burst of warmth for the rest of August - thanks to a tropical storm moving across the Atlantic Ocean.
Forecasters have predicted an extended period of uninterrupted sunshine, with temperatures creeping up to 28C on Monday.
London could be in another heatwave in a week’s time if temperatures remain above 28C for three consecutive days.
So far, the Met Office has forecast temperatures to be above the 28C mark on Monday and Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the BBC has predicted sunny conditions for the next two weeks and believes temperatures will remain closer to the mid-20s.
Tropical Storm Dexter is currently making its way across the west of the Atlantic, north of Bermuda, and while the storm will not directly hit the UK, it is likely to build a ridge of high pressure over the country this weekend.
The BBC’s lead weather presenter Matt Taylor explained that the route Dexter takes will determine how long the next warm spell will last.
The storm is likely to create drier conditions across the country compared to the recent breezy weather, created by the jet stream sitting closer to the UK.
The south and east of England are expected to have particularly warm weather while temperatures in mainland Europe may creep up to the mid-30s.
Temperatures in London are set to rise further from Wednesday onwards as the Mercury teeters in the mid to high 20s.
The Met Office’s long-term forecast reads: “As we move towards the middle of the month, there is an increased chance of high pressure becoming more dominant, leading to drier, more settled conditions becoming more widespread with above average temperatures.”
Looking ahead towards the end of summer, the forecaster added: "High pressure, and therefore largely settled conditions overall, appears more likely for the second half of August.
“Although dry weather is likely to dominate, periods of rain or showers and thunderstorms may develop at times, these perhaps more likely later in the period.
“Above average temperatures overall seem most likely, with the potential for hot spells to develop, especially in the east and south.”
The warmer weather comes after Scotland was battered by winds of up to 90mph during Storm Floris.
Tens of thousands were left without power, with engineers still looking to restore electricity to 20,000 homes on Tuesday.
