Gwent is bracing for another surge in temperatures as a fresh bout of extreme heat approaches later this week.

Meteorologists indicate the third heatwave of the season will commence towards the end of the week, delivering sunshine and some of the warmest conditions experienced in the region this summer.

Following a short respite, sweltering conditions are set to make a comeback across Gwent this week, with Newport and nearby areas predicted to hit a stifling 30°C.

Residents are being advised to keep up their fluid intake, apply sun protection, and limit time spent in direct sunlight during the peak heat hours.

The warm conditions are expected to attract visitors to green spaces, coastal areas, and alfresco venues, while those travelling to and from work have been cautioned to brace for trying journeys in the heat.

According to BBC Wales weather presenter Derek Brockway, this will be the third heatwave of the week ahead, noting it may not achieve the exceptional levels seen in late June but is anticipated to persist for longer.

He added that temperatures will increase further as the week progresses, with the hot spell set to extend into the following week, and that Friday would see the peak conditions with readings reaching 32°C in some locations.

In Newport, the heat will intensify gradually throughout the week. Tuesday had already reached 25°C by noon and climbed to 27°C between 2pm and 5pm before moderating slightly as evening approached.

Overnight, temperatures were forecast to stay mild at approximately 17°C.

Wednesday promised to be even warmer, beginning at 21°C at 9am and climbing to 28°C between 3pm and 7pm.

The evening will remain comfortable with temperatures holding steady around 17°C.

By Thursday, conditions were predicted to turn more extreme.

Temperatures were anticipated to reach 27°C by noon, increase to 29°C during the afternoon, and peak at 30°C by 4pm.

The evening will stay warm and muggy, with overnight temperatures near 20°C.

Friday was predicted to be the warmest day of the week, beginning at 23°C at 9am, rising to 29°C by noon, and topping out at 32°C between 2pm and 6pm.

Even by 7pm, temperatures were expected to linger around 30°C with an exceptionally mild night ahead at approximately 23°C.

The heatwave is anticipated to persist through the weekend, with Saturday afternoon returning to 30°C.

Sunday will also see high temperatures, potentially reaching 30°C in the late afternoon before falling to about 25°C by 10pm.