Met Office predicts highs of 25 degrees set to last until Tuesday

Hello heatwave 😎☀️

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 15th Jul 2021

As high pressure starts to build, the next couple of days will bring increasingly dry, sunny and warm weather.

Saturday and Sunday should stay dry with long spells of sunshine and light breezes, temperatures could soar to 23-25°C.

As the warm weather looks set to continue, the Met Office has warned the public to make sure they wear sun cream as UV levels will be very high.

Whatever your planning this weekend, whether it's a trip to the beach or a picnic in the park, let Downtown's Old Skool Weekend be the soundtrack to your summer!

We've got three epic days filled with non-stop dance classics all weekend long. Tune in from your digital radio or car on 103.4FM in Belfast. Or simply ask your smart speaker to play "Downtown Radio"

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Plus if you're looking for somewhere new to explore, why don't you check out some of Northern Ireland's forgotten beaches.

Kearney

A long narrow road along the Ards Peninsula will lead you to the charming village of Kearney. The village dates back to the early 18th century, and it's here you'll find stunning walks, coastal floral fauna and a fantastic sand/pebble cove.

Waterfoot

Waterfoot Beach is a tranquil escape for those looking to go off-the-grid for a few hours. The backdrop of Glenariff just adds to the beauty of this location, plus if it starts to cloud over you'll have somewhere nearby to visit and escape the rain.

Rossglass

With the iconic St John's Lighthouse to your left and the majestic Mourne Mountains to the right, Rossglass is an epic hidden gem! The beach offers a mixture of sand and rocks, so there's plenty to see and do as the little ones explore the shallow pools for sea creatures.

Carnlough Beach

Carnlough Beach is crescent-shaped and sandy, with a small harbour at the northern end. The harbour is one of the must see stop offs along the Causeway Coastal route for Game of Thrones fans. Glenarm beach would be a more popular spot with locals, it's just 2km south along the coast.

Brown's Bay

This small beach can be found on the northern tip of the Islandmagee Peninsula, it's the perfect point for a quick dip or even some rock fishing with the kids. On a clear sunny day, you can even see Scotland in the far-off distance.

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How to listen to Downtown Country:

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for Country music, Downtown Country on online, on the Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Downtown Country’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the best Irish and American country music, from Victoria Quinn in the morning, to Big T’s legendary evening Country show.