UK Braces for Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain
The Met Office warnings come as the UK experiences a warm spell, with temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, bringing a chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain, and potentially disrupting daily life and triggering heatwave thresholds in some areas, with fresher conditions expected by the end of the weekend.
The Met Office has issued a warning for intense, thundery conditions and heavy rain across the UK, with parts of the country expected to receive up to 40mm of rain in just a few hours, potentially disrupting daily life and triggering heatwave thresholds.
The heaviest rain is forecasted to affect south Wales and southwest England on Wednesday evening and may persist into Thursday, with the Met Office predicting that half of the average monthly rainfall will hit these regions this week. The average June rainfall in these areas is typically around 60-70mm, making this week's expected rainfall significant. Thunderstorm warnings may be issued, and forecasters have warned of disruption and potential heatwave thresholds being reached in some areas.
London and the Southeast of England are forecasted to be among the warmest regions, with highs of 27C expected on Friday. The week starts with overcast skies on Tuesday, followed by sunny intervals and highs of 22-25C. Thursday and Saturday are expected to be cloudy with a chance of light showers. The weekend will see thousands of people attending events and festivals, and the start of next week is expected to be warm, with temperatures of around 25C on Monday and Tuesday.
Rising temperatures this week will bring thunderstorms and heavy downpours to the UK, driven by a plume of warm air from the continent. The south and west will be the cloudiest locations, while the north will see a drier day on Tuesday. However, heavy thundery showers will move in on Wednesday evening, bringing intense rainfall and frequent lightning. Temperatures will rise throughout the week, with highs of 27-29°C forecast for Wednesday to Friday.
By the end of the weekend, fresher and more settled conditions will spread across the UK, with the south becoming more settled and temperatures above average. The warm spell may trigger heatwave thresholds in some parts of the UK, particularly the northwest Midlands and northeast Wales, and residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions.