The scorching heatwave continues as temperatures rise by the afternoonTemperatures will reach more than 30C in Birmingham on June 30 (Image: Birmingham Live)

The exact time temperatures will peak at more than 30C in Birmingham today have been revealed by the Met Office.

Forecasters believe that from 3pm will see the height of the latest heatwave as blazing sunshine sweeps the West Midlands.

By 5pm temperatures could be even hotter at 31C. While it could even reach a maximum of 33C.

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In a forecast for the West Midlands, the Met Office said: “A warm start to the day with plenty of sunshine for all.

“Feeling hot by the afternoon with temperatures well above the late-June average.

“Light winds, and mostly dry though a small chance of a shower later. Maximum temperature 33C.

“Tonight: Warm and humid with plenty of late sunshine.

“Remaining settled overnight though cloudier skies spilling in from the west may bring a few spots of rain and drizzle at times. Minimum temperature 17C.

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“Tuesday: Cooler than recent days for many with cloudier skies bringing a few outbreaks of rain at times.

“Still rather warm in the far east. Winds remaining light. Maximum temperature 28C.

“Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Fresher for all, with cloudier skies bringing spells of rain, these sometimes heavy on Wednesday and Thursday, but some drier, brighter intervals as well.

“Temperatures near or slightly above average.”

Hour-by-by temperatures for Birmingham on June 30:

8am: 21C

9am: 22C

10am: 23C

11am: 25C

Midday: 27C

1pm: 28C

2pm: 29C

3pm: 30C

4pm: 31C

5pm: 31C

6pm: 30C

7pm: 30C

8pm: 29C

9pm: 27C

10pm: 25C

11pm: 23C