Hottest day of the year so far recorded in Hampshire

The Met Office has said that warm and dry weather is set to continue across Southampton this week.

This comes after 23.7 degrees was recorded in Otterbourne on Friday, the hottest day of the year so far.

Craig Snell, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "The sunshine is getting stronger every day.

"I still think, for many people, if you're not exposed to that wind, it will still be pleasantly warm during the days as we go through next week.

"There's hints maybe it turns again a little bit warmer towards the end of next week.

"It's probably a little bit too early to say exactly how warm, but I'd say probably at least above average for most."

Night-time is still expected to be quite chilly, with some frost from time to time.

Next week will see plenty of fine weather, possibly continuing into the early part of the following week.

Here is the weather forecast for Southampton this week:

Hottest day of the year recorded in Hampshire - with warm spell to continue