Could this be the hottest start to Wimbledon on record?
After a fresher feel for many on Thursday - it'll be warming up once more as we approach the weekend.
High pressure returns once again to the southern half of Britain by the end of this week - allowing the strong June sunshine to help temperatures soar close beyond 30C across the south and south-east - just as Wimbledon gets underway.
Temperatures are set to be boosted to 27C across eastern England on Friday before we see close to 30C on Saturday and Sunday - and closer to 32-33C on Monday. Expect humid air with the heat and some warm, muggy nights.
There's currently an amber heat health alert in place for parts of England from this weekend into the early stages of next week.
It'll mark the second heatwave this month - with last weekend's peak of 33C coinciding with the Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year.
Mid month temperatures also climbed close to 30C.
Will this be the hottest start to Wimbledon?
With temperatures set to stay high on Monday, the first day of Wimbledon, it is likely to be the hottest start to the tournament on record.
Temperatures will be in excess of 30C in the south and south-east of England.
With increasingly muggy, humid air - as we draw in more heat from Europe early next week - a temperature of 33-34C is possible through the afternoon. It'll stay very warm well into the evening as temperatures take a while to fall.
Visitors might want to be prepared with sun hats, sunscreen and plenty of water - alongside their strawberries!
Previously the hottest start to the tennis fortnight was June 25 2001 with reached 29.3C.
The hottest day ever recorded at the tournament was 10 years ago - 2015 saw temperatures bounce up to 35.7C during the middle of the first week of play.
How long will the heat last?
At this stage it will stay very hot and humid across the south-east into Tuesday - again temperatures will be in excess of 30C.
From Wednesday it'll turn a little fresher with a switch in the wind direction making it more comfortable for players and spectators alike - it will stay sunny and warm with highs of 24-27C.
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