Dedicated Brits braved a mini-heatwave to go on the famous Otley Run pub crawl today – as the country basked in temperatures hotter than Ibiza.
The UK was thought to be as hot as 26C in some areas of the country – while the Spanish island only reached a measly 19C.
On the streets of West Yorkshire, students in fancy dress descended the 19 pubs that are part of the famed bar hopping experience.
One group of men showed their prowess for current affairs as they paid homage to newly-elected Pope Leo XIV by dressing as cardinals and a pontiff – while clutching their pints.
Elsewhere, women in brightly-coloured wigs downed beers and groups of revellers enjoyed the sizzling temperatures.
But while the mercury was rocketing this afternoon, temperatures could set to drop this evening and on Sunday according to the Met Office‘s weather gurus.
Meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said showers would likely drift in from the south on Saturday night.
On Sunday, heavy and potentially thundery showers could pour down from the heavens.
A group of men decided to mix pints and pontiffs as they rocked up to the Otley Run dressed as cardinals surrounding a Pope
They are likely to mainly affect the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands.
Between 20mm and 30mm of rain could fall within a couple of hours, or as much as 40mm in three hours, the forecaster said.
He also said there could also be ‘heavy, short sharp’ bursts of rain and hail and lightning, he said, adding: ‘As is the case with thunderstorms, they’re often quite hit and miss.
Some of the most creative costumes on show ranged from attempts at Minnie Mouse to the cast of The Inbetweeners and full suit ‘Minions’ from the Despicable Me film series
The revellers hit the streets of West Yorkshire to take part in the infamous Otley Run pub crawl as Britain basked in temperatures hotter than Ibiza
Four women pose for the cameras in summery outfits as they enjoy the Otley Run heatwave
‘Obviously it has been a pretty dry spring so for many areas rain is needed, but because of the heavy nature of these showers, splashing onto hard surfaces, there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding.’
Motorists have been urged to take care when driving and be aware the thunderstorms ‘could come on at very short notice’, Mr Vautrey added.
Showers are also expected in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Sunday and Monday.
Others, perhaps sensibly dressing for the warmer weather, opted for Hawaiian shirts which they paired with the traditional flower necklace known as a Lei
Three people dressed as ‘Minions’ from the Despicable Me film series paid no attention to the
As they travelled through the 19-stop journey in Leeds, swathes of youngsters stopped to pose for photographs as the sun beamed down on them
The wet weather could also continue on Monday in southern and western areas of the UK, and the Met Office is monitoring for any further warnings.
From Tuesday, the high pressure will rebuild and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
However, partygoers in Otley may well escape the Saturday night showers as they flock into nightclubs.
They could be seen sinking pints in the sun as they made their way through the pub crawl
The party animals were seen in an array of fancy dress outfits today as they travelled through the 19-stop journey in Leeds.
Some of the most creative costumes on show ranged from attempts at Minnie Mouse to the cast of The Inbetweeners and full suit ‘Minions’ from the Despicable Me film series.
Others, perhaps sensibly dressing for the warmer weather, opted for Hawaiian shirts paired with the traditional flower necklace, which is known as a Lei.
