Just how hot will it be in Blackpool next week as the sun makes a welcome return?

After weeks of grey and gloomy weather, with the odd bit of sunshine here and there, that big yellow thing in the sky is coming back in full force.

From tomorrow, high temperatures are forecast with Monday expected to be the hottest day next week, reaching 24 degrees C.

Tomorrow there should be clear skies and sunshine from 2pm-9pm with the mercury topping out at 17 degrees C.

Sunday will be a tad warmer at 19 degrees but clouds may spoil some of the sunshine.

Monday will be the warmest day of the week but Tuesday through to Friday should also see some decent sunshine.

The rest of July should see plenty of sunshine too, with heatwaves predicted across much of the country.