The weather is set to be much more varied this week, bringing some of the highest temperatures of the year as well as a touch of rain - which will be a relief to many!

With hot weather still on the cards, dog walks have been warned not to take their dogs out when the temperatures get too high.

Similarly, Rutland Community First Responders have released a guide to spot and manage heatstroke before it becomes fatal.

Monday 18th July

Sunny

High of 38 degrees, low of 21

Gentle breeze - be careful of sunburn on days like these, as the wind can be cooling but doesn't stop the UVA!

Tuesday 19th July:

Sunny intervals

Highs of 38 degrees, lows of 19

Gentle breeze

Wednesday 20th July:

Patchy cloud with light rain in the afternoon

Highs of 24 degrees, lows of 16

Moderate breeze

Thursday 21st July:

Sunny intervals

Highs of 22 degrees, lows of 13

Gentle breeze

Friday 22nd July: 

Sunny intervals

Highs of 22 degrees, lows of 14

Gentle breeze

Saturday 23rd July:

Sunny intervals with a 15% chance of rain

Highs of 23 degrees, lows of 13

Gentle breeze

Sunday 24th July:

Sunny intervals

Highs of 23 degrees, lows of 14

Gentle breeze

The Met Office have released a weather warning for Monday and Tuesday. With the sun rising at approximately 5am and setting well after 9pm, these days of heat will be long, so be sure to stay hydrated and look after yourselves and your loved ones.

Enjoy the sun and have a lovely week!