WORCESTER will be hotter than Barcelona, the Seychelles and Tahiti tomorrow as it basks in temperatures of 30C.

The mercury will be reaching the 30Cs thanks to a 'Spanish plume' which has been pumped up from the Continent, according to Paul Michaelwaite, of Pershore-based Netweather.tv.

In Barcelona, temperatures are set to reach 29C, in Tahiti it will reach 27C while in the Seychelles is set to be a whole 4C cooler than Worcester at 26C

Sun worshippers should make the most of it while it lasts though as it will be back to sunny spells, rain showers and cloudy days in time for the school summer holidays.

Mr Michaelwaite said: "The weather is going to peak on Tuesday and at that point it will be up towards 30C - but then it is going to come to an abrupt end.

"It's a bit short of a heatwave but it is the Spanish plume which is being pumped up from the Continent albeit for a pretty brief spell.

"Tuesday night we might get some showers or even thunder but that is probably further north.

"Wednesday will be fresher and back into the 20Cs."

And for anyone hoping for blue skies and sunshine during the school holidays, Mr Michaelwaite has some disappointing news.

He forecast that Worcester will continue its run of mixed weather when the children break up for the summer.

"I think we'll be back into the similar kind of pattern we have been seeing up until now.

"Some sunny spells, a few showers nothing dramatically hot but nothing too terrible either."

The high temperatures has prompted warnings from Public Health England (PHE) for people to look out for those who can be affected by high temperatures such as the elderly and young children.

Dr Angie Bone, head of extreme events at PHE, said: “This summer we’re urging people to keep an eye on those at-risk and if you’re able, offer help to stay cool and hydrated.

"This is a good time, before the warmer weather arrives, to think about who you may be able to assist and what you may be able to do – there’s lots of guidance on the NHS Choices and more detail in the Heatwave Plan for England."

“The hot weather won’t make life difficult for all of us, indeed many of us will make the most of it when the sun shines.

"But some people may not be able to adapt to the extra strain hot weather will put on their bodies and may feel the ill-effects.

“Each year we hear stories of people who have fallen seriously ill because, even though it’s hotter they may wear clothes which are too warm for hot weather, they may not drink enough or just try to do too much.

“By looking out for each other this summer we, health professionals, councils and the public, can all help each other stay well this summer.”