Forecasters are warning that more thunderstorms and flooding could be on its way in parts of the UK. Last week saw extreme weather from heatweaves to heavy rain.
Severe weather warnings have been put in place by the Met Office in Scotland, England and Wales with thundery downpours, lightning strikes, strong winds and hail are expected. In some areas between 20mm and 30mm of rain could fall in an hour meaning travel could be disrupted.
The Met Office said: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to spread northeast across England and Wales, whilst also increasing in frequency during the day,”
“In a few places there is the potential for 20mm to 30mm of rain to fall in an hour and 30mm to 50mm (2in) of rain to fall in three hours. Hail is also possible, mainly over northern England.”
Just like last week the weather will shift and Thursday could see some blue skies with sunshine.
Dr Mark McCarthy, from the Met Office National Climate Information Centre, said: “Historically UK summer heatwaves would typically tend to peak in the low 30s celsius, with extreme events reaching the mid-30s.
“Climate change has increased the likelihood and severity of heatwave episodes across Europe, which will have also increased the risks of a 40C temperature event in the UK.”
