IT may not look like it now, but Herefordshire is set to be much warmer over the next couple of days with plenty of sunshine. 

The Met Office forecasts that the county could be basking in 25C tempeatures on Thursday (August 10) - nearly 10 degrees warmer than it is today (Tuesday).

There is also set to be plenty of sunshine, particularly later in the evening - which will be great for the start of the Lakesfest music festival at Eastnor Castle. 

However, make the most of the nice weather as rain is forecast for the weekend, with temperatures only being in the high teens. 

OTHER NEWS:

Met Office forecast for West Midlands

Today:

It will be a rather cloudy day with some hill fog and outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, especially in the south, where some heavier bursts of rain are possible later. The north may see some brighter breaks, particularly later. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Tonight:

Cloud and patchy rain will clear during the evening to leave a dry and mostly clear night across the region. However, the odd mist or fog patch is possible. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Wednesday:

The morning will be dry with plenty of sunshine. However, cloud will gradually increase, giving a rather dull end to the day. Feeling warm and humid. Maximum temperature 23 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Fog patches will slowly lift to leave very warm sunshine on Thursday. Wet and breezy weather overnight will clear to leave sunshine, occasional showers and a cooler breeze thereafter.