WEATHER FORECAST: Sheffield set for hottest May Day on record

The scorching hot weather looks set to continue with Sheffield expected to enjoy the hottest May Day Bank Holiday on record.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th May 2018, 10:02 BST

Updated 7th May 2018, 10:11 BST

Temperatures in the Steel City could reach 25°C this afternoon, beating the previous record of 23.6°C, the Met Office said.

It is expected to be another dry and very warm day, with long sunny spells.

Forecasters said it was expected to remain dry overnight, with a minimum temperature of 11°C and there would be a find and dry start Tuesday with very warm temperatures before the risk of scattered thundery showers.