It’s been a weekend to remember for sun lovers - and the good news is that it’s set to continue.
Saturday saw temperatures soar across the region, with the mercury hitting 31.2C in Ballywatticock close to Newtownards in Co Down at 3.40pm.
Previously, the highest temperature of 30.8C was recorded on July 12, 1983 and June 30, 1976.
The heat saw hordes of day trippers head to the beach to cool off, with police reporting heavy traffic congestion in Helen’s Bay, meanwhile train ticket sales to the popular coastal town in the afternoon were suspended due to high passenger numbers.
The Met Office has predicted that the week ahead will look something similar.
For Monday, there are maximum temperatures of 27C.
The Met Office said: “It will be a dry day in all areas with long spells of unbroken sunshine. Very warm or hot, less so near northern coasts. Maximum temperature 27C.”
And for Tuesday to Thursday they said: “Staying dry and settled with some early morning low cloud and mist possible. Bright or sunny spells developing widely by day, hot or very hot.”
