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

Families are set to flock to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunshine with heatwave conditions expected to begin in southern areas of England on Sunday or Monday.

Yellow alert issued across England to warn vulnerable of risk of death

While temperatures are currently predicted to peak in the high twenties, they could still soar into the mid thirties

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

Most areas saw the mercury shoot up to the mid to high-20s on Monday, with areas in the south east heating even higher temperatures.

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

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.