Thunderstorms expected through to the weekend
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What could be the hottest day of the year so far is set to end with torrential downpour and thunderstorms with warnings in place across large parts of England and Wales.
The Met Office said temperatures could hit 30C in southeast England before the arrival of lightning, thunder, hail and strong winds from 6pm.
Stephen Dixon, a Met Office spokesman, said: “Today will be fine for many with sunshine across England and Wales before an evening of thunderstorms which will last for the next few days.”
Weather warnings in place through Saturday
The Met Office extended weather warnings for thunderstorms through to Saturday for large parts of the UK.
A Yellow warning for potential damage to homes and businesses from flooding, lightning and hail covers England from Plymouth up to Hartlepool and most of southeast and east Wales on Wednesday and Thursday.
By Friday, the warning area will shrink to mostly only cover England with the east and southeast-most parts of Wales still affected. Devon and Cornwall will also be free from the warning by Friday, as will the northwest of England and North and West Yorkshire.
Liam James16 June 2021 13:25
UK could see hottest day of the year
Britain could enjoy the hottest day of the year so far before the weather turns this evening.
London could see temperatures as high as 30C, while Cardiff could reach 22C as fans watch Wales take on Turkey in the Euros.
In northern England, Sheffield could see a peak of 26C, while Newcastle may match Cardiff at 22C.
Scotland will remain cooler, though temperatures are expected to push into the high teens.
Liam James16 June 2021 13:08
