The Met Office forecasts plenty of strong sunshine in the West MidlandsSunny weather at Lickey Hills. (Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)

Birmingham is set to hit 30C (86F) this week as the glorious weather continues.

The Met Office forecasts plenty of sunshine and high UV levels in the West Midlands.

While a four day long yellow health heat alert was issued by the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) from today, Wednesday, June 18.

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Highs of 30C are expected tomorrow, Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20.

In a forecast, the Met office said: “Today: Any early cloud or mist clearing relatively quickly, leaving a fine day with plenty of strong sunshine and high UV levels.

“Feeling very warm with a light breeze. Maximum temperature 27C.

“Tonight: A fine end to Wednesday with late evening sunshine.

“Then a dry night with largely clear skies and light winds. A mild night for most. Minimum temperature 12C.

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“Thursday: Another dry day with prolonged amounts of sunshine, making it feel hot. Some wispy cloud drifting through at times.

“South easterly breeze picking up later in the day. Maximum temperature 30C.

“Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Largely settled with spells of strong sunshine, hazy at times.

“Chance of an isolated shower. Feeling increasingly hot and humid despite a southerly breeze. Very high pollen levels.”