Huddersfield could be on course for its hottest day on record.
Next week a mini heatwave could send temperatures soaring to as high as 33°(94°F) as a Spanish plume brings us hot air from North Africa.
But there was also a warning that it will feel very humid and night-time temperatures are likely to stay very high, making it very uncomfortable to sleep - especially after temperatures as low as 3°C in recent days.
The highest July temperature on record in Huddersfield was 29.9°C on July 17, 1996 while the hottest day ever was believed to be August 8, 1990, when the mercury shot up to 33.5°C.
Now, according to Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens, there is a chance that record could be broken.
He said: “All the forecasting models suggest we are in for a mini heatwave next week, which is as hot as those in 1990, 1996 and 2000.
“It could see record temperatures for Huddersfield although it depends how much cloud we get.
“The weekend will be very pleasant on Saturday, with warm sunny spells which is great for all the carnivals and galas. Sunday will be slightly cooler, perhaps about 19°C, and Monday will stay much the same.
“It’s as we reach Tuesday that we start to see the effects of the Spanish plume that is centred over Spain at the moment and bringing hot air from North Africa and temperatures of up to 43° which are extremely high for the continent."
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"The plume is set to move northwards and it will pass over much of the UK through Tuesday and Wedesday. It will mean temperatures start to rise through the mid 20s and certainly by Wednesday we should be seeing them at around 27 or 28°C, or 82°F, which is very warm.
“The chance of the record is probably on Thursday. There is some colder air out to the west but if that holds off and we get the plume lingering with us then don’t be surprised if we do see a record high.
“The other factor is that the humidity will stay with us at night and we could have temperatures staying above 20°C which will make it very uncomfortable.
“There is also likely to be high levels of pollution so for people with respiratory problems, it could be problematic”.
The heatwave is set to end by the end of next week - possibly with thunderstorms.
