The blistering heat of the warmest day of the year so far could today (July 20) make way for thunderstorms.

Tuesday saw sweltering temperatures in the region, which peaked in south-east London and north Kent at about 32C.

According to the Met Office, another hot and humid day is expected today, with long periods of occasionally hazy sunshine.

How to cope with the heatwave as temperatures set to rocket above 30C

Photos from around south London and north Kent as people and animals bask in the sun

However some isolated thundery showers could develop through the afternoon and evening.

Temperatures are again expected to rise above 30C.