IT could be the hottest day of the year so far today - here is when the heatwave will peak. 

Worcester has been experiencing temperamental weather with the skies fluctuating between lightning, heavy rain and bright sun. 

But today (Tuesday) the sunshine and high temperatures are expected to reach 28C in some parts of the city.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Worcester

The day starts off at a very warm 19C at 9am but the sun is expected to start shining by 10am when temperatures reach 22C.

By 11am, it will be 23C and 25C by 12pm. 

In the afternoon, it will be 26C by 1pm and 27C by 2pm.

The heat will peak at 3pm at 28C and the temperature will stay at 28C until 5pm.

Temperatures will start to dip slightly by 6pm as it will reach 27C. 

In the evening, it will start to get cooler compared to the rest of the day and temperatures will be 26C by 7pm. 

And 25C by 8pm and 23C by 9pm.