Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-thirties in parts of the UK in the coming days

Families across the country are getting ready to head to the beaches and parks to soak in the sun as temperatures look set to soar in many parts of the UK.

Temperatures expected to reach mid-30s by Tuesday as yellow heat health alert issued

The heatwave will peak on Tuesday and it will remain hot throughout the week

As this summer's fourth heatwave arrives on Monday, the UK is set to be warmer than Barbados.

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different…

Amber alert issued for West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London and East of England with temperatures to surpass 30C

Health agency says hot weather could have significant impact as temperatures soar to mid-30s celsius

Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-thirties in parts of the UK in the coming days

The country's fourth heatwave of the summer will be at its peak today, with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London set to see the highest temperatures.