The county is in for some scorching weather this week, with temperatures hitting the thirties.

Today, the Met Office issued an amber warning for ‘extreme heat’ in Oxfordshire, with impacts on people and infrastructure due to the heatwave expected.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Temperatures will build again later this week and over the coming weekend, likely peaking on Sunday and Monday.

“Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible and cumulative effects of warm nights and hot days are expected to bring widespread impacts to people and infrastructure.

“This period of hot weather is expected to continue into the early part of next week, hence an update extending this warning into Monday is likely.”

Herald Series:

Weather Overview:

Today:

Any isolated shallow fog patches at dawn will rapidly clear.

A dry and hot day to follow with long spells of sometimes hazy sunshine, and generally light winds. Cooler in coastal areas.

Maximum temperature 33°C.

Tonight:

Staying dry overnight with some clear spells, although there will be increasing amounts of higher level cloud.

Temperatures remaining warm, perhaps uncomfortably so.

Minimum temperature 16°C.

Tuesday:

Mostly dry and still hot.

However, it will become generally cloudier through the day, perhaps with the odd spot of rain arriving in the evening.

Maximum temperature 31°C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Dry with sunny spells.

Warm or very warm but feeling fresher than earlier in the week, although temperatures trending upwards again on Friday.

Which day will be the hottest this week?

Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with the Met Office placing an amber weather warning in place for the whole day.

Temperatures could reach a roasting 32°C.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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