10 sizzling photos from the hottest May weekend in the Black Country – full forecast ahead

Temperatures soared this weekend, meaning plenty of cold drinks, suncream, and barbecues with the family for most.

Over the weekend, locals around the Black Country were spotted at popular sunbathing hotspots across the region, including West Park, Walsall Arboretum, and Baggeridge Country Park.

However, the rise in temperatures isn’t about to slow down just yet, as many this afternoon are expected to experience the hottest day ever recorded in May.

Sunday saw highs of 32C in some areas; however, today is expected to be a notch higher, with weather forecasters anticipating the heat to rise to a whopping 33C by this afternoon.

A Met Office spokesperson had said: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend, especially in the south, where 30°C is likely to be recorded on Saturday and 32°C on Sunday.

“Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday when we could see 33°C recorded in southern England and the Midlands.”

“It is likely that the May and Spring UK temperature records will be broken over the Bank Holiday weekend, with forecast temperatures surpassing the existing record of 32.8°C.

“As well as it being hot, there will be lots of dry and sunny weather for much of the UK.

“There will, however, be more cloud and some showers in Northern Ireland and western Scotland through the weekend. With relatively low sea surface temperatures, there is also likely to be some low cloud and sea fog clinging closely to western coasts.”

On his travels, our photographer raced across the Black Country looking for smiling locals basking in the sun, enjoying time with family, eating ice creams, and taking a moment to enjoy the nice weather.

But if you haven’t had the chance to enjoy the sunshine just yet, fear not, as this week's weather forecast expects the temperature to remain high over the coming week, with highs of 32C remaining.

See the full weather forecast for the coming week below:

Today:

Bank Holiday Monday will be dry and settled with high pressure dominating, giving almost unbroken sunshine throughout the day. It will become hot in the light winds, with afternoon temperatures possibly breaking records for May. Maximum temperature 32 °C.

Tonight:

The fine weather will continue overnight. There will be lots of sunshine to end the day. Patchy cloud will develop overnight, but remaining dry. Quite a warm night too. Minimum temperature 16 °C.

Tuesday:

Another mainly dry, often sunny and hot day is on the cards on Tuesday. However, some patchy cloud is possible, and an isolated heavy shower cannot entirely be ruled out. Maximum temperature 32 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

The weather will stay warm through the week, though cooler than recently. There will be some sunshine at times, though a chance of a few showers, which could turn thundery.