More sunny weather for the West Midlands as Met Office predicts hottest day of the year 'so far'

Today is likely to be the hottest day of the year so far as the Met Office predicts warmer weather ahead.

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The sunny weather in the West Midlands is set to continue as many across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell, prepare for weekday beach and park excersions.

The Met Office has predicted that today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach 24C to 25C throughout the day.

However, while some might say that today is hot enough, the heat is only expected to continue as forecasts predict possible highs of 29C in some areas later on into the week.

Humans aren't the only ones enjoying the warmer spell, with plenty of animals enjoying too at Dudley Zoo and Castle

Met Office meteorologist, Craig Snell, said: "We’re certainly on track to see the warmest spell of the year so far.

"There will be plenty of sunshine around, the very north of Scotland at times will see some spells of rain, especially at the beginning of the week, but it’s going to be limited to the far north of Scotland.

"For a lot of the UK, it’s going to be largely sunny."

However, while today's weather may be a record breaker, records are meant to be broken, with both April and May expected to see consistent temperatures of above 29C and 32C.

Barmouth beach is always a hit on a sunny day — Barmouth beach is always a hit with many West Midlanders on a sunny day

So, while it may be the weekday, make sure you enjoy the sun wherever you can, whether that being a unplanned trip to Wale's beautiful Barmouth beach, the picturesque Bridgnorth or a nice forest walk in Cannock Chase.

See a full West Midlands forecast for today and the week ahead below:

Today:

A settled start to the week, with some early morning fog soon lifting and clearing. Thereafter a widely dry and fine day with plenty of sunshine. Remaining dry with light winds, and feeling warm, especially in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 23C.

Tonight:

Settled with plenty of evening sunshine, before turning chillier overnight. Some mist and shallow fog are forming in rural spots, but frost-free with light winds. Minimum temperature 6C.

Tuesday:

Any early morning mist and fog clear quickly to bring another widely dry and settled day. Plenty of warm sunshine for all, with light winds. Maximum temperature 25C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

High pressure will sit close by bringing plenty of fine and settled weather, with long spells of sunshine expected. Warm or very warm throughout, though a touch cooler on Friday.