Brits Flock to Beaches for Bank Holiday Scorcher

On the August Bank Holiday, thousands of Brits took advantage of the sunny weather and headed to beaches across the country. According to the Met Office, temperatures peaked at 29.1°C in Wales and 27°C in London, making it the warmest August Bank Holiday on record for parts of the UK.

Holidaymakers, families, and sunseekers descended on popular coastal destinations like Lyme Regis, Bournemouth, and Southend to bask in the scorching sunshine. Crowds were seen soaking up the rays and taking a dip in the sea to cool off.

However, the glorious summer weather is not expected to last. The remnants of Hurricane Erin are set to bring a band of rain, some heavy, across the UK later this evening and into Tuesday. The Met Office has warned of strong winds and rough seas, urging people to be cautious and stay on lifeguarded beaches where possible.

Temperatures are also expected to drop down again, averaging out in the low 20s in the south. While the southeast may remain dry with clear spells, the west is likely to experience some showers as the week progresses.