With talk of a heatwave heading to the UK, here’s how hot it’s likely to get in Southampton.

According to the Met Office, the story is a mixed bag across the country with the northwest unable to shake off persistent wet conditions while, with high pressure building in the south, it is likely temperatures will start to climb.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: “Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots.

“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June. Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight.”

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Weather forecast for Southampton

While Southampton is unlikely to reach those top temperatures, it should still feel pretty hot in the coming days.

Today is likely to see the best of the weather this week with clear skies and highs of 25C.

With temperatures only a degree less than the day before, Thursday should still feel warm but plenty of clouds mean it won't be as bright.

Another good day on Friday seeing a return to the sunshine and highs of 24C.

Sadly the same can't be said for the weekend where it's likely to be more overcast with a risk of showers beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday morning. Saturday should still feel warm with top temperatures of 25C with Sunday feeling a comparatively chilly 18C.

Although Southampton isn’t set to be too hot, it’s worth knowing what to be aware of when the mercury does rise.

Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: ‘‘With temperatures forecast to reach 30C in some parts of the south on Friday we want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely when it arrives and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions.

“During periods of hot weather it is especially important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable, such as older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Make sure to look out for signs of heat exhaustion and follow our simple health advice to beat the heat.”