A mini-heatwave is set to hit the UK sending temperatures soaring into the 30s, making it hotter than Athens.

The hot spell will hit the country in time to bask Wimbledon fans in sunshine as they queue for strawberries and cream, and flock to Henman Hill to see Andy Murray in his quest to win a second title.

From Monday southern parts of the UK will see the mercury rising into the high 20s, with the possibility of temperatures exceeding 30C by Tuesday.

Scotland could also see temperatures in the low to mid 20s.

The warm front moving in from Europe will see the weather remain hotter than usual until Thursday, when it will give way to thunderstorms in the south.

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