Hot and sunny today, drought continuing next week.

Today

A hot day with strong sunshine and mostly light winds. A little cloud may bubble up in some central parts of the island.

Temperature 26'c to 29'c with the odd spot possibly hitting 30'c in the centre and north of the island but closer to 22'c on windward coasts

Wind NW 3-7mph becoming SW 8-13mph this afternoon

Tonight

A clear night with a few mist patches likely in sheltered rural parts.

Temperature 14'c to 16'c generally although a few rural spots could see 12'c and some of the larger towns closer to 18'c

Wind WSW 4-8mph becoming WNW

Tomorrow

Another very warm day with long sunny spells although during the afternoon we are likely to see some patchy high cloud pushing in which will make the sunshine hazy at times.

Temperature 25'c to 27'c in more eastern parts although cooler as you head further west with 21'c in more western and southern parts

Wind WNW 5-9mph becoming WSW 14-22mph during the afternoon

Outlook for Tue - Fri

The week will start cooler than recent day with the risk of the odd shower although as the week goes on temperatures will rise once again. We may see a shower or two later in the week but over all the drought continues.

Temperature Tuesday and Wednesday 20'c to 23'c but back up to 24'c to 27'c later in the week. Wind moderate west or southwesterly at first but becoming light and more variable after Wednesday.