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Britain will be hotter than Rio for a 21C (70F) October weekend beach dash - but an Iceland chill and winter's first frosts follow from Monday.
A 500 mile-wide 'tropical thrust' will bring heat and good sunny spells for many this weekend.
Tens of thousands will head for Britain's coastlines, with Brighton and Bournemouth expecting a rush of visitors.
21C highs, 5C above average and hotter than 20C Rio de Janeiro, are due on Saturday and Sunday with the best sunshine in the South and Midlands.
Even the North is set for 19C, with some sunny breaks but also cloud and showers.
Britain will be hotter than Rio for a 21C (70F) October weekend beach dash - but an Iceland chill and winter's first frosts follow from Monday
Boats can be seen reflected back off of the water of the River Thames in Hurley, Berkshire, earlier today
Tens of thousands will head for Britain's coastlines, with Brighton and Bournemouth expecting a
