The last of the hot summer sun was enjoyed by people in Ipswich today as temperatures look to get slightly cooler as we head into the weekend.

East Anglian Daily Times: Holly and Eric enjoying the hot weatherHolly and Eric enjoying the hot weather (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Weather forecasters have predicted sunny spells for a little while longer, but with the odd chance of showers, and have said the overall temperatures will feel cooler in the region.

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Suffolk's mini-heatwave saw some parts of the region warmer than many European sun spots such as Athens.

Zoe Johnson from the East Anglia-based weather forecasters Weatherquest, said: "Into tomorrow it will be a touch cooler as we have a bit of a change in the weather overnight tonight, so in the early hours of the morning we could see heavy showers coming through with the odd lighting strike.

East Anglian Daily Times: Layla and Mabel enjoyed the water fountains in IpswichLayla and Mabel enjoyed the water fountains in Ipswich (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"That will clear by the end of the morning leaving mostly sunshine throughout the rest of the day.

"Max temperatures for tomorrow could be around 26C which will be a touch cooler from today and that will be the case for the rest of the week and into the weekend.

East Anglian Daily Times: Lucus enjyoing the fountains in IpswichLucus enjyoing the fountains in Ipswich (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"Friday, Saturday and Sunday are all fairly similar days with sunshine but some showers possible and temperatures should be in the low to mid 20s which is still above average for the time of year."

East Anglian Daily Times: Sophia with Cloud enjoying the sunshine at Ipswich CornhillSophia with Cloud enjoying the sunshine at Ipswich Cornhill (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)