Many across the UK woke up to stunning sunrises in Wales, Cornwall, Lancs. and Merseyside - with brilliant blues and orange hues breaking over the horizon.
As the morning progressed, sunseekers, surfers and swimmers dashed to the shores and pools.
Surfers have been catching some morning waves in Weymouth as sunseekers have lathered up on sun cream in Bournemouth.
Swimmers took a refreshing dip in an open air pool in Scotland, enjoying a sunny day out.
Brits in Scotland, Northern Ireland and South East England are in for a sunny treat today.
Craig Snell, a Met Office forecaster, told The Sun Online: "In Scotland, Northern Ireland, and South East England there is plenty of sunshine to be had.
"Temperatures on the South coast will reach 26C or 27C.
"However, along the North Sea coast the clouds will linger there and places like Norwich will see temperatures in the high teens.
"Pollen levels will be very high across the UK.
"UV levels will also be high, so take sensible precaution if you are out in the sun."
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Sunbathers on the beach at the seaside resort of Lyme Regis in DorsetCredit: Alamy Live News
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Sunbathers flock to Lyme Regis in Dorset to enjoy a day of clear blue skies and scorching sunshineCredit: Alamy Live News
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Brits dash to Lyme Regis in Dorset to catch some sunshineCredit: Alamy Live News
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The Bournemouth promenade was packed with Brits hoping to catch some sunshine todayCredit: Bournemouth News
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Beach-goers lay out on the sand in BournemouthCredit: Alamy Live News
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A couple keep cool under the sun in BournemouthCredit: Alamy Live News
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Two women relax in the sun on the beaches in BournemouthCredit: Alamy Live News
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Sunseekers lather on sunscreen as they get ready to spend a day on the beaches in BournemouthCredit: Alamy Live News
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This man takes an afternoon kip during lunchtime in Green Park, LondonCredit: Alamy Live News
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Londoners enjoy a warm afternoon in Green ParkCredit: Alamy Live News
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Shawn Wickett and his daughter Emily, 12, cool off with a water fight this morning in Lymington River in Hants.Credit: Solent News
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Honey plays with a water bottle on Preston Beach in WeymouthCredit: Caters News Agency
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Sheba the rescue lab enjoys a dip in the surf off Preston Beach in WeymouthCredit: Caters News Agency
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A lioness cools down in Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, Scotland this afternoonCredit: PA:Press Association
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Two men go long boarding along Preston Beach in Weymouth
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This man goes kite-surfing along the South West coast of EnglandCredit: Caters News Agency
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A surfer hits the waves this morning at Preston Beach in WeymouthCredit: Caters News Agency
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This man took to Weymouth to ride some waves as today is set to reach 28CCredit: Caters News Agency
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Swimmers enjoying a warm day at Gourock Pool on the banks of the River Clyde in ScotlandCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Swimmers enjoying an open air swim as temperatures will get up to 28C across the UKCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Swimmers take advantage of today's weather forecast as they take a dip in an open air poolCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Swimmers basking on the sunshine while getting their morning swim inCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
GLASTONBURY GLEE
Today the mercury continues to climb and go up a notch to 28C, giving Glastonbury festival-goers some reprieve after some people arriving earlier this week were caught in the mud.
That trend will only continue into tomorrow
Mr Snell said: "It will be a great start to Glastonbury, with a little breeze to the far South West.
"We are looking temperatures in the high 20s, I imagine down towards the South West temperature will go up to 27C or 28C.
"On Friday temperatures will continue to climb with another sunny day across the board.
"Temperatures will go up a notch in North Somerset and Wales as it could tip to 30C.
"It will be a hot day for Glastonbury."
WEEKEND SCORCHER
The hottest day of the week will be Saturday as the mercury will comfortably go above 30C in some places - but it won't reach the record temperature of 35C.
Mr Snell said: "The heat will move towards the East and by that stage London towards Lincolnshire will reach 31C or 32C.
"Some places may possibly reach 33C, but as of now we are safe from hitting the June record of 35.6C.
"It will still certainly be the hottest spell of weather this year."
The Saharan scorcher has emergency services 'on alert' with healthcare professionals working around the clock to "ensure readiness" for the blistering weather.
A Met Office health advice page warned: "Healthcare services will be working to ensure readiness and swift action to reduce harm from a potential heatwave.
"Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease."
Mr Snell said: "The heat at the end of this week can be traced back to North Africa, but that heat has seeped into Spain and France, which will see record-breaking temperatures.
"That will then seep into the UK as we go into Friday and Saturday."
Met Office weather report says this year’s Glastonbury festival could be the hottest on record
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Surfers on Belhaven beach near Dunbar, Scotland hit the waves on June 26Credit: PA:Press Association
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This surfer glides through the waves in Scotland at sunset on June 26Credit: PA:Press Association
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Two surfers walk on the beach on Belhaven beach near Dunbar at sunsetCredit: PA:Press Association
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Paula Corsini, 31, from Brazil, enjoying Glastonbury on this warm and sunny dayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Brits who woke up early enough in Wirral, Merseyside were able to see the magnificent colours of the sunrise this morningCredit: PA Media
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This image is from the sunrise at Mousehole, CornwallCredit: Alamy Live News
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The orange colours of the sunrise appear through the blue colours of dawn over the Liverpool docksCredit: PA Media
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The sun rises behind the Darwen Jubilee Tower in Rivington, Lancs.Credit: Mercury Press
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The sun breaking through the horizon in Mousehole, Cornwall this morningCredit: Alamy Live News
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A peaceful and stunning sunrise in Cornwall this morningCredit: Alamy Live News
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Dramatic sunrise over the Brecon Beacons, Wales with temperature inversion creating clouds at low levelCredit: Alamy Live News
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Two hikers get an early start to catch the sunrise over Brecon Beacons in WalesCredit: Alamy Live News
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Crowds enjoy the sunny weather by spending time on the beach and Palace Pier in Brighton and HoveCredit: London News Pictures
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UK weather forecast: A 2,000-mile wide block of hot air is engulfing all of Europe, bringing high temperatures and storms right across the continent - but it will finally provide hot sunshine later this week
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Forecasters have predicted 'fine and dry' conditions – good news for Glastonbury revellersCredit: PA:Press Association
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People enjoy the hot weather at Camber Sands beach in East SussexCredit: Alamy Live News
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