GLASGOW is set to sizzle again today after temperatures soared to record highs.

The city was hotter than Mexico and Los Angeles yesterday, with temperatures hitting 25C. Temperatures in Mexico reached 21C, and Los Angeles was 17C.

Forecasters have predicted that the sun will continue to shine throughout today with temperatures set to hit the high 20s once again.

Hundreds of Glaswegians flocked to the city’s many sunspots after a week of cold and wet weather.

Beaches in Ayr and Troon were flooded by excited Scots looking to make the most of the good weather ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Other parts of Scotland are set to be as warm as 30C today, pushing the record for May which is currently at 30.9C in Inverailort in the Highlands in 2012.

But the good weather has come with a warning from experts to stay safe in the sun.

Public health leaders are warning the public to know the risks of over-exposure, particularly the very young, the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

The hot weather can affect people with respiratory problems as well as the usual risks of sun-burn, dehydration and hayfever.

Dr Linda de Caestecker, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Director of Public Health said: “The next few days are predicted to be very warm.

“People should try to avoid being in direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day between 12 noon and 3pm.

“Replenishing fluids is really important as everyone runs the risk of becoming relatively dehydrated in this heat.”

The warm weather is expected to last into Saturday but will break down as rain and thunderstorms move across the UK, bringing temperatures down for Sunday and next week.

Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: “The reason for the warm weather is an area of high pressure out towards the east of the UK. It’s allowing warm and humid air to be dragged up from the south, helping temperatures climb high.