DORSET is set to see its ‘hottest day on record’ on Monday.

Bournemouth-based weather enthusiast Dorset Sun said temperatures could reach as high as 38C in some parts of the county.

Posting on Twitter on Sunday afternoon, the forecaster said highs of 30C to 35C could be possible along more coastal areas.

However, other parts of Dorset could swelter as the mercury could peak between 36C and 38C.

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Unfortunately there will be no escaping the hot weather at night as overnight lows of 21C to 25C are predicted.

Dorset Sun added: The odd coastal spot may see temperatures a couple of degrees lower, but still roasting for all. Tuesday looks almost as hot."

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The Met Office said: “Some exceptionally hot air is heading towards the UK with temperatures more likely than not to top 40 Celsius, 104 Fahrenheit over the coming days.

“However, cooler Atlantic air will arrive from the west late Tuesday with temperatures returning to more normal values.”

An amber Met Office weather warning is currently in force for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of Dorset for “extreme heat”.

It will be in place until 11.59pm on Tuesday.

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The Met Office has issued its first red weather alert for extreme heat for some parts of the country including London, Birmingham, Stoke on Trent, Kent and York.

Meanwhile, a red heat-health alert is in place for the whole of England.

Bournemouth Echo: The red heat-health alert for EnglandThe red heat-health alert for England

The UK Health Security Agency warning of a “national emergency” is issued when a heatwave is “so severe and/or prolonged that its effects extend outside the health and social care system”.

The agency warns at this level, illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy, and not just in high-risk groups.