Met Office map reveals where Brits will bask in 29C heat this WEEK as thunderstorms & ‘intense' downpours to hit
A MAP reveals where Brits will be basking in 29C sunshine this week, but parts of the country will also be battered by thunderstorms.
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Parts of southern England could see temperatures as high as 29C on Friday
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People make their way through the rain in Southwark, London last Thursday
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Revellers take in the sunshine in Lyme Regis, Dorset on June 2
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Following a patch of gloomy grey weather and scattered rainfall, revellers may enjoy temperatures as high as 29C on Friday in southern England.
But these sunny conditions may be short lived, Met Office Meteorologist Craig Snell explained, as a plum of warm air from Iberia and France is set to kick in on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance of thunderstorms.
He said: "After Wednesday, we start to draw up some very warm and humid air from Iberia and France, and that will make it quite humid across much of the UK and that humidity will potentially spark off some thunderstorms.
"From late Wednesday and especially into Thursday, we start to see the risk of some thunderstorms around and that will continue as we go through Thursday and Friday and potentially into Saturday as well."
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The Met Office added that it would begin to feel increasingly humid on Thursday, bringing about the increased risk of some heavy or even thundery showers developing.
Craig continued: "By the time we get to midweek, it will feel very different out there, with quite humid night times also becoming a good deal warmer than what we have been experiencing over the last couple of nights, so probably borderline uncomfortable for some people by day."
This comes just days after the Met Office issued a
The predicted 40mm of rainfall on Saturday was higher than what England saw during the entire month of May.
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Met Office data shows England recorded 32.8mm of rain last month – almost half the usual monthly average.
Meanwhile, Brits abroad have been urged not to drink the beer amid a scorching 42-degree heatwave from Africa.
Brits warned 'don't drink beer' as 42C African heat plume strikes Spain
Areas of the country roasted under extreme heat over the weekend - and the balmy temperatures look set to stay.
Some spots were so hot the state forecaster, Aemet, was forced to issue weather warnings.
Yellow and amber alerts came into force on Sunday - with
Emergency guidance was issued to tourists and locals alike advising them on how to stay safe when it's sweltering.
One suggestion likely unpopular with
The advice is to drink water often, even if you're not thirsty, and avoid both alcohol and caffeine.
It was also recommended to "dress smart", which means wearing loose-fitting clothes - particularly cotton or linen if possible.
Lighter colours reflect the sun so can help you to stay cool.
Another point is to simply stay indoors during times of peak temperatures, and certainly to avoid any strenuous activity under the sun.
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A walker takes in the view of a field of poppies at Woodingdean near Brighton at the weekend
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Shoppers on a wet and rainy day in Exeter, Devon
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