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30th May 2023
06:33pm BST
With little change expected for the bank holiday, the high pressure positioned near Ireland will bring with it very settled weather.
As the weather continues to thrive, a charity has issued a warning to parents after there were more cases of sunburn reported in April than any other month so far this year.
With the climate getting warmer and the summer set to be the hottest on record, Melanoma Fund UK is urging the public to be aware of sun safety and skin cancer.
They are aiming to raise awareness of how the spring sun can be just as damaging as the heat in summer, even if the weather makes it seem otherwise.
Studies have proven that sunburn in childhood can double the risk of melanoma and the charity urges parents to ensure their child is protected if they are playing outdoors.
They wrote on Instagram: "We're on a mission to get sun protection taken seriously by all those who love sports and outdoor recreation and work with hundreds of sports and outdoor organisations with our 4 awareness campaigns.
"As part of this, we've teamed up with Which UK to raise awareness of how a spring sunburn in the UK can catch us all unaware! The message is, NEVER just take the weather as an indication of how strong UV rays are! If the UV Index is 3 or over, it's time for sun protection."
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