The Met Office has released weather maps for Wales indicating where temperatures will be highest over the coming week. A rare extreme heat warning has been issued for parts of the country, with temperatures expected to reach 31°C in south-east Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Daily Forecast at 4pm
Saturday
Monmouth will see the warmest temperatures at 23°C.
Sunday
Temperatures rise, with Merthyr Tydfil, Builth Wells, and Llandovery reaching 26°C.
Monday
Heat intensifies: 29°C in Monmouth, 28°C in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Llandovery, Newtown, and Builth Wells.
Tuesday
The hottest day: 31°C in Monmouth.
Wednesday
Temperatures remain high at 26-27°C. Swansea will see 27°C, warmer than Tuesday.
Thursday
Warmer again: Cardiff 29°C, Swansea 28°C.
Friday
Monmouth will be warmest at 29°C.
