MORE sunshine is forecast across East Lancashire, with temperatures reaching a scorching 24C on Friday.

The Met Office forecasts blue skies and lots of sun for the rest of the week – and over the weekend.

There will be sunny intervals tomorrow, with a top temperature of 24C.

On Friday, the clouds will disappear and another warm day, reaching a high of 24C is once more expected.

Over the weekend, temperatures will remain in the 20s, reaching 22C on Saturday and 21C on Sunday.

Met Office deputy chief forecaster Baden Hall said: “There will be variable amounts of cloud around so bright or sunny spells are most likely with any unbroken sunshine reserved for the coming weekend.”