Heatwave on the way to Worcester this weekend

Forecasters are confident the mercury will be reaching 30C, and possibly even higher, due to a blast of hot air from the south.

But it is not all good news as the blast of weather from the continent could also bring with it an increased rise of thunderstorms.

Paul Michaelwaite, of Pershore-based Netweather.tv, said: "Temperatures have been lower than average for this time of the year, but expect it to start warming up from Thursday.

"It doesn't look too bad for this weekend, about 23C on Saturday and getting even hotter to around 28C on Sunday, into Monday.

"The peak looks like it will be Tuesday, when temperatures get up to 30C.

"It may not last long though - expect a thundery breakdown into Wednesday.

"The message is to enjoy the heatwave while its last. Temperatures will likely drop again after that."

The probable high temperatures have seen charity Cancer Research UK issue a reminder to parents to look after their own skin.

A new survey by Cancer Research UK, with Nivea Sun, reveals more than half, 55 per cent, admitted to becoming sunburnt in the UK after prioritising their children’s sun protection above their own.

The survey also found 83 per cent of parents always ensured their child is wearing at least factor 15 sunscreen compared with only 44 per cent who do the same for themselves.

The message from the charity is CARE: Cover up with t-shirts and sunglasses, Aim for the shade at lunchtime, Rub on plenty of sunscreen and Enjoy the sun safely.

Paula Young, the charity's Worcestershire spokesman, said: “While a lot mums and dads are great at ensuring their kids are protected with clothing, shade and sunscreen, it’s clear that when it comes to their own sun safety – too many are putting themselves last.

“Even on days where the weather is overcast, you may still need to protect your skin from sunburn as UV rays can still penetrate through cloud cover."

Check Worcester News online weather section for the latest forecast, worcesternews.co.uk/weather.