Heat and thunderstorms forecast over the weekend in the Grantham area

This weekend is set to be a scorcher.

The forecast for Grantham is a cosy 19C for today (Friday) and is expected to soar to 28C tomorrow (Saturday), according to the Met Office.

With it comes the risk of thundery showers by lunch-time, although this is expected to pass quickly with the return of sunshine for the rest of the day.

Today’s pollen count is classified as ‘very high’, set to continue over the weekend.

As reported yesterday, the Met Office has warned of a ‘pollen bomb’ over the weekend, with hayfever sufferers urged to keep any necessary medication close by.

The ‘bomb’ is a result of the mixture of warm weather and thunderstorms, at a time when grass pollen is in peak season.

Sunday’s temperature is forecast to reach 26C in the Grantham area, with sunshine and temperatures of 24-26C continuing into next week.