UK weather: Hottest August day for 17 years as temperatures top 36C.
The UK has seen its hottest day in August for 17 years, as temperatures reached more than 36C (96.8F) in south-east England.
Crowds headed to the coast to enjoy the weather, but people have been urged to adhere to social distancing.
Exceptionally hot weather is set to continue in parts of the UK throughout the weekend, the Met Office said.
The highest temperatures are expected in England and Wales, with fresher weather forecast for Scotland and NI.
As of 15:00 BST on Friday, the mercury reached 36.4C at London’s Heathrow Airport, making it the hottest August day since 2003, BBC Weather said.
London was hotter than Limassol.