This weekend, severe thunderstorms and lightning are predicted to lash much of England and Wales.
The storms, which will come after this week’s stretch of dry, warm weather, could bring up to 70mm of rain in a matter of hours.
Two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Friday and Saturday, indicating that flooding, disruptions to public transportation, and lightning-related damage to buildings are to be expected in the affected areas.
The alert is in effect on Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and covers the majority of southwest England, portions of Wales, the Midlands, and west London.
The second warning, which covers all of Wales, south-west England, the Midlands, and portions of south-east England, is in effect starting at one in the morning on Saturday.
The weather service has issued a warning that thunderstorms and intense showers on Saturday may be accompanied by hail and frequent lightning, with the worst-hit areas potentially receiving up to 70mm of rain.
“We are being spoiled by almost summer’s last hurrah, but there’s a bit of a change coming down the line as we move through towards Friday, and especially the weekend,” said Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud on Thursday.
London and the South-East
- Friday
There will shortly be breaks in the low cloud cover, resulting in sunny and bright spells during the day. Possibility of more intense showers with thunder in the afternoon. light and airy. 24°C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
Saturday promises to be brighter but with a growing chance of heavy, possibly thunderous showers. On Sunday, there was rain, at times quite heavy. More rain on Monday, possibly quite a bit. higher than usual temperatures.
South-West
- Friday
A foggy beginning. By the afternoon, sunny spells will be here, but there is a chance of sporadic, heavy, and possibly thunderous showers. I’m feeling cozy. 20C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
Mostly cloudy through the weekend and into the following week, with periods of prolonged, heavy rain mixed with sunny spells that may include thunderous showers. feeling steamy and muggy.
Midlands
- Friday
East Midlands: Bright or warm sunny spells will develop as low cloud and hill fog burn back to the coast first thing in the morning. Possibility of some intense showers developing later. light and airy. 21°C is the maximum temperature.
West Midlands: Overcast at first, with sunny intervals appearing in the afternoon. There’s a chance that sporadic showers could later intensify into thunderous downpours. I’m feeling cozy. 19C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
East Midlands: Saturday will be brighter, but there is a growing chance of strong, possibly thunderous showers. On Sunday, there was rain, at times heavy for some. Maybe more heavy rain on Monday. above-average temperatures.
West Midlands: Mostly cloudy with heavy, potentially thunderous showers and longer periods of rain interspersed with sunny spells throughout the weekend and next week. feeling steamy and muggy.
North-East
- Friday
At first, there will be low cloud, sporadic drizzle, and hill fog, but this will eventually burn back toward the coast. Dry elsewhere, with a few warm, bright spells coming on. Light winds. 19C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
usually cool with winds from the northeast, bringing with them a lot of low clouds, hill fog, and sporadic drizzle at night. During the day, it is brighter, with the west having the best chance of sunshine.
North-West
- Friday
Despite sunny spells breaking through in the far west, the day is cloudier than it has been lately. Later on, there’s a chance of sporadic showers that could get heavy. feeling more chilly under overcast skies. 18°C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
This weekend and the following week will likely be cloudy, with the west typically seeing the most sunshine. Periodic showers that could get heavy for some, interspersed with brighter moments.
Scotland
- Friday
The majority of the day is expected to be cloudy, with occasional breaks expected further inland. 19°C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
Over the weekend, conditions will likely be brighter in western areas but cloudy and possibly drizzley in eastern areas. Monday is predicted to be different, with lower cloud cover and a slight cooldown.
Northern Ireland
- Friday
Early mist and fog dissipating to reveal a dry and sunny day once more; it may be cooler than it has been lately, and there may be coastal clouds to the east. 19C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
Saturday looks promising, with some heavier overnight showers possible. Sunday is cloudy, with possibly more light in the north. Monday is going to be windy with some showers.
Wales
- Friday
a cloudy morning that clears up to sunny spells in the afternoon. There’s a chance that sporadic showers could later intensify into thunderous downpours. I’m feeling cozy. 20C is the maximum temperature.
- Saturday to Monday
Mostly cloudy through the weekend and into the following week, with periods of prolonged, heavy rain mixed with sunny spells that may include thunderous showers. feeling steamy and muggy.
