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A heatwave is set to arrive in the UK as the August bank holiday getaway begins.

Temperatures are set to soar towards 30C in parts of the country, with the Met Office predicting that it could be the hottest August Bank Holiday ever recorded.

The Welsh record could also be beaten with temperatures set to soar into the high twenties.

Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page said: “This weekend sees a change for many with a return of high temperatures and sunshine.

"On Saturday and Sunday there’ll be plenty of sunshine, especially in the east, with temperatures rising into the mid to high 20s for many - it’ll be warmest in south-eastern parts where 31-32C is likely.

(Image: Met Office)

"Western parts are likely to see more cloud, and a probable cooling trend through the weekend.

“By Monday temperatures are likely to be lower than the weekend with the warmest weather becoming confined to the south east.

"Meanwhile, it will become increasingly unsettled in the northwest with rain and showers at times.”

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The current record temperature for the late summer bank holiday weekend is 31.5C recorded at Heathrow in 2001 and in Wales is 27.3C recorded in Powys in 2003.

For bank holiday Monday, the current record is 28.2C recorded in Lincolnshire in 2007, while in Wales it is 26.5C recorded in Gwent in 1991.

How hot will it get where you are?

Saturday

In North Wales, Saturday could end up being the hottest day of the weekend, with temperatures rising into the high twenties.

There are going to be clear blue skies for most of the day, with the Met Office stating that it will be "feeling very warm".

Temperatures of around 27C are forecast in Wrexham, with the mercury hitting 26C in Mold and 26C in Ruthin.

(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

In Conwy, it will be 26C, while in Caernarfon temperatures will reach 27C.

It will be slightly cooler in Anglesey, with temperatures of about 21C.

Sunday

It will be a slightly cooler day on Sunday, but temperatures look likely to remain in the mid to high twenties.

Temperatures of around 23C are forecast in Wrexham, with temperatures of 22C in Mold and 23C in Ruthin.

In Conwy, it will be a fair bit cooler than the day before, with temperatures of around 20C,

Caernarfon will see temperatures of 19C and conditions will be around 17C in Holyhead.

Monday

Temperatures will continue to hold up nicely on Monday, with the mercury remaining above 20C for most of us.

In Anglesey and Gwynedd, temperatures will hover around 20C.

Coastal areas of Conwy and Denbighshire will see temperatures of around 21C, but more inland things will be warmer, with temperatures of 23C likely.

Across in Flintshire and Wrexham, there will be conditions of 23C.