The UK is expected to seestorms and heavy rain over the next few days, with a mix of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-20s.
After last week's ferocious heatwave, there is now a fresher feel, and rain has finally arrived in some parts of the South that were badly needed after a previously dry summer. .
Widespread thunderstorm warnings were in effect across England and Wales on Tuesday, which will continue into the south and east of England until Wednesday.
A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued by the Met Office and will continue until midnight Wednesday night.
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Met Office)continued, "Inundation of homes and businesses can occur rapidly due to damage to some buildings from floods, lightning, hail, or high winds.
"Rapidly Flowing or deep flooding can occur, posing a danger to life.In areas where flooding and lightning strikes, train and bus services may be delayed or canceled.
"Splashes and sudden flooding can make driving difficult and close some roads. Power outages and possible loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
Rain likely across Britain on Wednesday, but sunny weather in the north and a high of 25°C in the south-east is forecast. there is
Thursday has a similar outlook, with slightly warmer temperatures that could reach 26°C.
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John Myers)Met Office forecaster Claire Nasir said: to counties in the north of England. Clouds will break in Northern Ireland. It's a nice day to go out in sunny weather. You can see the sunshine to the northwest of Wales.
"Here, however, thunderstorms have crossed most of Wales and extended into Lincolnshire, and several thunderstorm clusters have developed, covering Home county, central and southern England, and East Anglia. It's moving very slowly.This is where the weather comes to life.
She continued: "These thunderstorms will continue to rumble through the afternoon and into the evening with that heavy downpour again." That's where the all-day warning goes from East Anglia to the south-east of Wales.”
UK forecast for the next 5 days
Thunderstorms in the south-east. Dry elsewhere.
Today:
Severe showers and thunderstorms are affecting the south and south-east of England, but warm sunny spells are possible. Central and parts of the east are cool and cloudy, and the rain has stopped. Mostly dry and sunny in the northwest.
Tonight:
A thunderstorm in the southeast slowly dissipates. Most parts are sunny and dry with occasional chills. Clouds and rain reach far to the northwest.
Thursday:
A shower in the far southeast. Otherwise, most of England will be sunny and dry, with warm temperatures in the southeast. Northwest rain slowly moves east.
Friday to Sunday outlook:
We will have a period of the heaviest wind and rain in the west during this period. Showers, localized heavy rain in the north on Saturday. Warm (humid) weather with near-average temperatures on Monday.
