Hot Weather Stats: Asda shoppers stock up on hot weather essentials ahead of a scorcher of a weekend

Asda shares insight into how shoppers are preparing for the hottest weekend of the year.

The first heat alert of the year has been issued for the coming weekend and with temperatures set to reach a peak of 30 degrees, Asda shoppers have been stocking up on hot weather essentials.

From boosted sales of ice creams to getting the garden ready, Asda shares insight into how shoppers are preparing for the hottest weekend of the year.

Firing up the grill:

Side dishes, sorted:

We all scream for ice cream:

Cooling off with a beverage:

Getting the garden ready:

Factor 50 at the ready:

Hay Fever taking its toll:

A boost in mood:

For those looking to fire up the BBQ this weekend, Asda's Senior Director of Food Trends and Innovation, Jonathan Moore, shares his handy top tips on how to master the grill and boost flavour: