London is basking in what could be the last two days of summer before the remnants of Hurricane Erin bring wind and rain.
Notting Hill Carnival’s second day kicked off with the main parade with the Met Office predicting temperatures of up to 28C on Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday.
In some parts of the UK, the mercury could soar to nearer 30C.
Colourful costumes, dancing and music filled the streets west London as more than 50 years of Caribbean culture and history is celebrated.
What is left of the category 2 storm Erin will bring wind and rain from the west throughout the week, meteorologist Craig Snell said.
For the rest of the week, temperatures will be nearer average - low 20s in the south and high teens across the north.
Mr Snell said: “There will be increasing amounts of sunshine and temperatures continuing to climb.
“On Monday it will be a very warm and sunny picture for most.
“It will start to go downhill and rain will start to move in for Northern Ireland into the afternoon.”
People planning to head to beaches on Monday or Tuesday are being advised to go to those with life guards due to the conditions.
From Tuesday onwards spells of rain will be moving across all parts of the country and it will be wettest in the west, Mr Snell said.
“It will be heavy at times in the west, but at the moment we’re not expecting too many impacts, and it may for farmers or anyone who needs the rain be welcome,” he added.
On Wednesday, a band of rain will go across the whole country, and low pressure will remain until the weekend with further spells of rain.
