Thursday this week is predicted to be the hottest day in Nottingham since records began.
The Met Office says the temperature is expected to reach an eye-watering 35°C.
That's above the record temperature at the Watnall weather station (which covers Nottingham) since records began back in 1948.
That was 34.6°C, on August 3, 1990.
Tomorrow, the peak temperature in Nottingham is expected to be between 3pm and 6pm. It will be 25°C at 9am, and still be 26°C at 11pm:
- 7am - 20°C
- 8am - 22°C
- 9am - 25°C
- 10am - 27°C
- 11am - 29°C
- 12pm - 31°C
- 1pm - 33°C
- 2pm - 34°C
- 3pm - 35°C
- 4pm - 35°C
- 5pm - 35°C
- 6pm - 34°C
- 7pm - 33°C
- 8pm - 31°C
- 9pm - 29°C
- 10pm - 28°C
- 11pm - 26°C
In the county, it could possibly be even hotter in some places.
The forecast for Thursday varies between 34°C in Mansfield and Worksop, and 36°C in Beeston and Newark.
That could also beat the county all-time high, which is monitored at the Met Office weather station in Sutton Bonington, and where records go back to 1924.
That was 34.8°C, also on August 3, 1990.
Yesterday's weather
On Tuesday (July 23) Sutton Bonington was the hottest place in the East Midlands at 31.8°C.
The highest in the UK was Northolt in London at 33.7°C.
In Nottingham, temperatures hit a maximum of 31°C at 6pm.
How to stay safe in hot weather
The NHS issues the following advice for coping in hot weather:
- Shut windows and pull down the shades when it's hotter outside. You can open the windows for ventilation when it's cooler.
- Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and do not go out between 11am and 3pm (the hottest part of the day) if you're vulnerable to the effects of heat.
- Keep rooms cool by using shades or reflective material outside the windows. If this is not possible, use light-coloured curtains and keep them closed (metallic blinds and dark curtains can make the room hotter).
- Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool water.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol. Water, lower fat milks and tea and coffee are good options. You can also drink fruit juice, smoothies and soft drinks, but they can be high in sugar. Limit fruit juice or smoothies to a combined total of 150ml a day, and choose diet or sugar-free soft drinks.
- Listen to alerts on the radio, TV and social media about keeping cool.
- Plan ahead to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medicines you need.
- Identify the coolest room in the house so you know where to go to keep cool.
- Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors.
- Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be less able to look after themselves.
If you have concerns about an uncomfortably hot house that's affecting your health or someone else's, get medical advice.
