Why we should expect today to be a weather record in the West Midlands as the sun shines

The warm spell will continue until the end of the week, with the weekend remaining bright but a little cooler.

It is also good news for big events in the West Midlands this weekend, including the Shrewsbury Food Festival, which attracts tens of thousands to the town from across the region.It marks a break from the rainy spring, which saw 32 per cent more rainfall than the average in the West Midlands, according to the Met Office, and hampered businesses reliant on tourism or high street foot traffic.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution issued a safety warning on Monday reminding people from the West Midlands heading to coastal areas to take precautions. Thousands are expected to enjoy traditional=ly popular resors such as Barmouth and Weston-super-Mare. "Always visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live: tilt your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing.

The heatwave threshold is met when a location records at least three consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding a designated value, according to the Met Office.

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