Britain is set for glorious Bank Holiday sunshine with temperatures up to 30C before remnants of Hurricane Erin hit.

The country is braced for a weekend of sunshine and soaring temperatures, peaking at 30C on Monday, before rain and unsettled weather next week.

The RNLI has urged people to stick to lifeguarded beaches and stay cautious of rough seas.

Saturday will see a mix of cloud and sunshine, with some showers in Northern Ireland, western Scotland, and north-west England. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 24C.

Sunday should be slightly warmer, with more sunshine across the country, though a few showers may affect northern and western Scotland.