The North East is set for a spell of "very warm" weather as a mini-heatwave hits the UK.
Forecasters at the Met Office have revealed that temperatures will increase in the region over the coming days, with possible highs of 26 or 27 degrees in Newcastle on Friday.
Other parts of the country will experience much hotter conditions with temperatures predicted to be as high as 37 in some parts of the South East.
Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: “Most of us will see a spell of warm, summery weather later this week, with hot weather developing across southern parts of the UK.
"From Thursday temperatures will be in the low- to mid-20s Celsius for Northern Ireland, Scotland and north Wales and it'll be much warmer across southern and central areas, with temperatures widely reaching 28-29 Celsius.
“It'll be another hot day on Friday with temperatures widely reaching 30 Celsius, or higher, in central, southern and some northern parts of England. It is likely to be hotter still in southeast England where 34 to 37 Celsius is possible.
"Saturday will likely be another hot day for southern and central parts of the UK, with heatwave conditions possibly being met in parts of southeast England and East Anglia."
Forecast for the North East
Thursday
Mainly dry and warm on Thursday with often cloudy skies, although some bright or sunny spells will develop at times. The odd spot of rain is possible over the Pennines. Maximum temperature 24 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
Becoming very warm on Friday with sunny spells and light winds. Slightly less warm over the weekend but remaining largely sunny and dry, with some fresher nights.
