Weather warnings have been issued across Scotland and parts of England as soaring temperatures are expected to continue into next week

A yellow heat alert has been extended until Monday, with temperatures expected to hit 30C over the weekend.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said yellow warnings will now be in place for Yorkshire and Humber, the East and West Midlands, London and the South East, South West and east of England until 6pm on August 18 .

Meanwhile the Met Office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms in the north-eastern Scotland, which could see up to 70mm of rain fall in two hours.

The warning has also been issued for Northern Ireland, which could also see up to 50mm of rain.