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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exactly where thunderstorms will strike UK as Met Office issues rainfall warning
Parts of the UK could see half a month's rainfall in just this week when thunderstorms sweep in bringing torrential showers while temperatures could become "uncomfortably" hot Brits are set for stormy weather amid high temperatures and weather maps have revealed the areas set to be worst affected by torrential rain. After a couple of weeks of milder weather due to low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic, the UK is seeing the mercury rise again and it could reach 25C in central and northwest England on Wednesday. But forecasters are also warning of thunderstorms bringing with them around half a typical month's rainfall this week. Much of the UK can expect sunshine and blue skies on Wednesday afternoon and it will be into the evening when the storms hit with up to 40mm of rain battering south Wales and southwest England. And the showers are set to linger into Thursday. BBC weather forecaster Elizabeth Rizzini said: 'There will be a lot of blue skies and sunshine, more patchy cloud developing through the afternoon. Watch out towards the southwest by the end of the day, there could be thunderstorms breaking out but we are drawing in a southeasterly wind, that pushes the warmer air our way, temperatures in the mid-20Cs for many of us. 'Wednesday night into Thursday watch out for some thunderstorms in the west, and those thunderstorms will gradually track their way further northwards and eastwards throughout the day on Thursday.' While Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, Mike Silverstone, has also warned of thundery showers. "After largely benign weather early in the week, some intense, thundery showers will move in on Wednesday evening. These thunderstorms are being triggered by some warm, humid air that is moving into the UK from the south," he said. "The intense rainfall could see 20-40mm accumulating over just a few hours, which could cause some disruption. While there are no severe weather warnings issued at the moment, it is possible thunderstorm warnings may be issued this week." Weather maps issued by forecasters at Metdesk show these cities, especially Cardiff, are likely to see the worst of the weather this week. Cardiff has an average of 74mm of rain in a typical June, Bristol sees around 65mm and Plymouth has 64mm. But with between 35mm and 40mm of rain expected across south Wales, Cardiff could see around half of its standard June precipitation already by the end of the week. It is similar case for Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter and even further north for Hereford, which typically sees 48mm of rain across June. Mr Silverstone also highlighted that temperatures with humidity making it possibly uncomfortable. "As temperatures rise this week, it is possible heatwave thresholds could be reached in some parts of the UK, particularly the northwest Midlands, north-west England and northeast Wales, however it is very dependent on cloud cover later this week, so it is not a certainty, " he said. "This warm spell will feel different to the fine weather we experienced in May as the humidity will be much higher, making it feel more uncomfortable. Additionally, while in May the nights were still fairly cool, overnight temperatures this week are forecast to remain fairly warm, which can disrupt people's sleep."
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date Brits to bask in 24C scorcher as UK to be hotter than Tenerife and Ibiza
Forecasters have described next week's weather as "a mini heatwave" as temperatures will rocket - peaking at 24C for several places - and so the UK will be hotter than European holiday destinations Brits will rollick in a 24C scorcher next week - as the UK becomes hotter than Tenerife and Ibiza. Forecasters understand the warmest day of the week will be Wednesday April 30 as the mercury will rocket to 24C across parts of the East of England and Southeast England. It will be at least 20C for most of the country, including as far north as Aberdeenshire and parts of the Scottish Highlands. Temperatures fell to or below freezing on Wednesday, including in Aberdeenshire, Cumbria and Northumberland, so the change in conditions will be stark and quick in the coming days. The Met Office says the period from Tuesday April 29 to Thursday May 8 will be "widely fine and dry across the majority of the UK" and "temperatures are likely to be widely above average to begin with" amid this spell. And it will be so warm in fact, it will be hotter here than across Tenerife on Wednesday. The warmest temperature expected on the Canary Island that day is expected to be 19C across the south of the island, including in holiday hotspots Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas. Forecasters at Ventusky, a service which uses data from Metdesk, has shared its picture with weather maps on its website. These also show Ibiza, one of the Balearic islands popular with British tourists, is likely to only see a high of 21C on Wednesday April 30. Neither Tenerife or Ibiza is expected to see rainfall that day, but showers are expected across mainland Spain, including across the Costa Del Sol, another region loved by Brits. The heaviest of this band of rain will be across southwest Spain, including the community of Extremadura, which borders Portugal. But it will be dry across the UK on Wednesday April 30, forecasters at both the Met Office and Ventusky say. It will largely be a dry week, though showers are expected on Friday May 2, heaviest across the Midlands. The warmest spots on Wednesday April 30 - where the 24C peaks are anticipated - are set to include parts of Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The rest of the Home Counties will bask in 23C sunshine while it will be 22C across Merseyside, and 21C in and around Leeds. The upturn in the weather in the coming days coincides with the London Marathon. Temperatures in the heart of the capital could reach 22C on Sunday - when some 56,000 people are expected to tackle the route. It could enter the record books as the largest marathon in the world if the number of finishers surpasses the 55,646 who completed the New York Marathon in November. The TCS Mini London Marathon will also take place on Saturday, with about 17,000 children due to run, jog, walk, or wheel one mile (1.6 kilometres).
