FLOODY HELL UK weather: Met Office warns of thunderstorms & flooding after 32C temps – but Brits to bask in sunshine this weekend
THOUSANDS of Brits were pictured bathing in the sun after the mercury hit 32C yesterday - but the Met Office has warned of incoming thunderstorms.
Families were out in full force yesterday as they tried to make the most of the hottest day of the year, so far, according to the Met Office
Temperatures reached a whopping 32C in London with the southeast (31C), the southwest (29C) and the Midlands (28C) also seeing hot and dry conditions.
Sun-seekers flocked to beaches across the UK and took the opportunity to cool off in the sea.
While many Brits will continue to enjoy the warm weather on Wednesday, there's a high chance several will be hit with thundery showers.
As a result, the Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for today and tomorrow for most of the south and southeast.There is a chance of some flooding as well as disruption to travel, forecasters warned.
Parts of the southeast could experience thunderstorms from as early as today.
As the weather cools down, forecasters predict it will become more unsettled later in the week and into the weekend.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said: “While there is often some uncertainty during thundery breakdowns, we’re monitoring several areas that could see some thunderstorms on Wednesday, but more especially Thursday. There is a chance of some flooding as well as disruption to travel, forecasters warned.
Parts of the southeast could experience thunderstorms from as early as today.
As the weather cools down, forecasters predict it will become more unsettled later in the week and into the weekend.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said: “While there is often some uncertainty during thundery breakdowns, we’re monitoring several areas that could see some thunderstorms on Wednesday, but more especially Thursday.
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