The district will see temperatures soar next week, with the Met Office warning of ‘very warm’ and ‘uncomfortable’ conditions.

A heatwave, centred around southern and eastern England initially, will develop over the weekend and will continue into the start of next week.

An Amber extreme heat warning has now been issued by the Met Office and coincides with what’s expected to be the peak of the heat through Monday and Tuesday.

Across Wakefield and the Five Towns, temperatures will reach 27C on Monday (June 22) and highs of 30C are expected on Tuesday (June 23).

Wakefield will see highs of 30C on Tuesday.

placeholder image — Wakefield will see highs of 30C on Tuesday.

The Met Office’s outlook for Sunday (June 21) to Tuesday reads: “Sunday drier and brighter with sunny spells late, ahead of isolated thunderstorms possible Monday. Dry with sunny spells on Tuesday. Temperatures climbing, very warm and humid.”

Greg Wolverson, the Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: “While heatwave criteria will be met for some in the south and southeast of England over the weekend, with temperatures into the low 30s Celsius possible, the warmth will expand and intensify at the start of next week, which, coupled with high temperatures overnight, leads to potential impacts.

“Temperatures will peak around the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday. The humidity will also mean this feels close, warmer and more uncomfortable for many. Tropical nights – where the temperature doesn’t drop below 20C are also likely for some.”

The current highest temperature on record for June is 35.6C and the Met Office has stated that there “remains a chance of this figure being challenged at the start of next week”.