Grab your B&Q and put some drinks in the fridge because it is going to be baking hot in Leeds over the Bank Holiday.
A heatwave has brought scorching temperatures as many people enjoy an extra long weekend. The Met Office is predicting that it will get as hot as 31C in the city today (May 25).
A yellow heat health warning is in place for Yorkshire and the Humber right now. Residents are being urged to look out for “vulnerable people”.
Yorkshire Water also issued an update on the water levels at its reservoirs before the heatwave arrived. Read more about that here.
But with such scorching temperatures arriving in Leeds, you might be wondering how it compares to popular destinations in Spain, Greece, and more. Take a look at which places our city will be warmer than!
1. Barbados
It might be set for another warm day in Barbados, with temperatures hitting 30C on Monday, but it won't quite be as warm as Leeds. Our city is set to be 31C. | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
2. Ibiza
If you had chased the sun by taking a trip to the popular party destination, it is actually going to be warmer in Leeds. Ibiza will be 24C on Monday (May 25), which is significantly cooler than the 31C in our city. | JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images Photo: JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images
3. Mykonos
Popular Greek destination Mykonos is set to be cooler than Leeds on Bank Holiday Monday. It will be 24C compared to the 31C in our city. | LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP via Getty Images Photo: LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP via Getty Images
4. Benidorm
If you have made the trip to Benidorm for the Bank Holiday, you are actually missing out on warmer temperatures at home. It is set to be 31C in Leeds, compared to 29C in the holiday hotspot. | David Ramos/Getty Images Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
5. Sicily
Sicilian destinations like Palermo and Catania are both set to be cooler than Leeds. Highs of 28C are predicted, compared to 31C in our city! | Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images Photo: Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images
6. Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca is one of the UK's favourite destinations for catching the sun. However, on Bank Holiday Monday, Palma de Mallorca will actually be cooler than Leeds. It will be 29C compared to 31C over here. | Sean Gallup/Getty Images Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images