Temperatures are set to soar this weekend again after a slightly cooler end to the week.

According to the Met Office, Essex will bask in near-30 degrees of heat on Sunday.

The mercury will hit 28 degrees in some parts of the county over the weekend and remain high on Monday before settling in the mid to low 20s next week.

There could be thunderstorms and some rain tonight in some areas, but mainly the week will remain dry and sunny.