NORTHERN Ireland is set to bake in its hottest temperatures so far this year with the heatwave set to continue throughout the week.
Sun-worshippers can look forward to barbecues and beer gardens as summer gets into full swing following the warm and dry weekend.
While it's good news for those who enjoy the warm, dry weather, high UV levels mean sun cream is a must for those spending time outside, and gardeners will have to make sure they water their plants.
Hay fever sufferers are also in for a difficult time during the heatwave, with pollen levels expected to remain very high.
A reading of 25C was recorded in Castlederg, Co Tyrone last month and temperatures this week look set to be around that from the low to mid 20Cs.
The hottest day so far this year came in April when a temperature of 29.1C was recorded in London.
Met Office forecaster Sophie Yeomans said: "We would expect at some point this week to beat that.
"We are going to continue with the dry and sunny weather for most places. Top temperatures are going to be on the rise.
"We could see temperatures into the low thirties some time this week, possibly from Tuesday, but more likely from Wednesday."
She added: "The pollen levels are going to be very high right throughout the week, with grass pollen the main allergen there, so for hay fever sufferers it's bad news."
