Sunshine will dominate Monday with temperatures returning to the mid-20s C but it’s later in the week when the heat really sets in.
By mid-week afternoon highs in the upper 20s C.
An upper ridge of high pressure brings back even hotter weather on Wednesday with highs in the mid-30s C under sunny skies.
The mercury could make it up to 36 C on Thursday as a mix of sun and cloud returns to the region.
The ridge breaks down on Friday with clouds and rain as afternoon temperatures return to the upper 20s C.
A risk of thunderstorms lingers Saturday before some sunny breaks wrap up the weekend on Sunday as daytime highs hover in the high 20s.
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