Weather forecast UK LIVE: Met Office extends ‘danger to life’ warning as Brits to be SOAKED by thunder, rain & floods
BRITS have been warned of ‘danger to life’ as thunderstorms are set to sweep the nation.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for today as thunder and lightning will batter much of the UK, according to forecasts.
According to reports, these storms could lead to further travel chaos, as trains and busses are halted. Even festival goers attending Glastonbury could be affected.
In a statement on its website, the Met Office said: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
“There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”
They went on to say: “These torrential downpours may be accompanied by frequent lightning, whilst gusty winds and hail may also affect a few places.
“The exact location of the thunderstorms will be hard to pinpoint, so the warning area will be kept under review and updated if necessary.”
Despite these warnings, Brits are set to bask in glorious temperatures tomorrow, as the mercury hits 28C in some spots.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
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Chance of rain decreases for south east on Friday
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
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Britain in for an ‘anticyclone’ sending temperatures soaring
It is thought by forecasters that another heatwave is on it’s way for Brits in the coming days.
The Express has said Brits are in for an “anticyclone” and that the warm air will bring a “bake off”.
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale told the publication: “A ridge of high pressure is currently reaching across the Atlantic from the Azores and affecting the UK’s weather.”
He said Thursday could see temperatures hitting 29C.
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In pictures: Glastonbury punters enjoy warming sunset
The below image shows Glastonbury Festival goers enjoying sunset at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
After a scorching day on Wednesday, punters have been warned to get their wellies at the ready – with the forecasts predicting a mud bath by the end of the day.
The Met Office said of the festival weather: “There is a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms in the Glastonbury area on both Friday and Saturday, although these should be quick moving.”
A general view of people at sunset during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in SomersetCredit: PA
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Glastonbury forecast: Weather becoming ‘more unsettled’
The Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster Daniel Rudman said: “From Friday onwards, the weather will become more unsettled.
“There is a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms in the Glastonbury area on both Friday and Saturday, although these should be quick moving.
“Some surface water might accumulate at times from the heaviest showers.
“Temperatures will start to dip as we go through the end of the week, returning to near normal for the time of year, with highs likely around 18-20C.”
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Glastonbury festivalgoers could see mudbath today
Festivalgoers partied in scorching 28C sunshine as the event kicked off for the first time since 2019.
However, despite yesterday’s stunning weather, Thursday could end in a mud bath.
There’s even a flood warning in place that could spark misery for tens of thousands of campers amid fears more than two inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.
The storm warning covers a huge swathe of the country between the Midlands and the south coast.
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Thursday morning cloud and rain
The Met Office said: “Thursday morning starts cloudy in the far northwest with some patchy rain, but there’ll be sunny skies elsewhere.
“Heavy showers and thunderstorms will affect parts of the south late morning onwards.
“Stay #WeatherAware.”
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Holey Moley! Group of lads enjoyed yesterday’s gorgeous weather
Brits hit the beach yesterday, and had been making themselves useful.
A group of lads were snapped standing by a huge hole they dug at the beach.
They certainly looked proud of themselves as they got to work in the sand and on their tans.
The cheeky chappies visited the beach at Chichester in West Sussex as temperatures hit 24C.
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Chance of rain decreases for south east on Friday
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
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Dirty! Brits leave rubbish strewn everywhere after heatwave
Shocking photos revealed how grubby Brits left their rubbish across the Dorset coastline after the heatwave.
More than 35,000 Brits descended on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year last Fridat.
Disappointingly, so many people left their rubbish and litter behind.
Locals are rightfully upset, and have spoken out and called for beachgoers to be “responsible for their actions”.
Credit: BNPS
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Summer Solstice in pictures
The stunning scenes were captured in Greenwich Park, London, as the UK sees the longest day of the year.
On Tuesday, 21 June, Brits saw the longest day of the year.
The sun didn’t set until around 9:20pm last night.
A dramatic sunset over the London skyline was captured as city dwellers made the most of the fabulous weather.
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Britain in for an ‘anticyclone’ sending temperatures soaring
It is thought by forecasters that another heatwave is on it’s way for Brits in the coming days.
The Express has said Brits are in for an “anticyclone” and that the warm air will bring a “bake off”.
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale told the publication: “A ridge of high pressure is currently reaching across the Atlantic from the Azores and affecting the UK’s weather.”
He said Thursday could see temperatures hitting 29C
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In pictures: Gorgeous scenes in Newquay yesterday
Newquay in Cornwall looked like it could be a tropical paradise.
The stunning turquoise sea and the lush green hills made Newquay look completely idyllic.
Surfers made the most of the perfect conditions at Fistral beach today and hit the waves as the sun beats down.
Fistral beach looked crystal clear against the foamy waves and soft sand.
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HUGE solar storm could cause CHAOS on Earth
A solar flare, which is an explosion on the sun’s surface, has DOUBLED in size.
NASA explains: “The explosive heat of a solar flare can’t make it all the way to our globe, but electromagnetic radiation and energetic particles certainly can.
“Solar flares can temporarily alter the upper atmosphere creating disruptions with signal transmission from, say, a GPS satellite to Earth causing it to be off by many yards.”
A solar storm can emit amazing northern lights and can disrupt phone signals and satellites.
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Brits sweltering in soaring temperatures!
UK residents have taken to Twitter to discuss how they are coping in the heat. Unsurprisingly, not well!
One Twitter user wrote: “Glorious weather these last few weeks, but the UK isn’t designed for this heat and humidity. 90‰ of places don’t have air con.”
Another said: “I suffer terribly with Hayfever and hate hot weather.”
A third wrote: “This weather in the UK doesn’t make me think ‘yay for this weather in the UK’ it still makes me think I wish I was somewhere else rn.”
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Pollen levels ‘very high’ across the country today
According to the BBC, pollen levels are very high all across England today.
This will undoubtedly lead to a tough time for hay fever sufferers.
In order to lessen the effects of hay fever, make sure to avoid grassy areas and wash your face regularly.
You can also try putting vaseline around your noise, it will catch the pollen.
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Brits in for a scorcher this Thursday
While temperatures won’t reach the dizzying heights of last Friday, Brits can expect it to get very warm over the next few days.
Thursday will be especially warm, with parts of the south hitting 28C.
Unfortunatly, just like last weekend, the heat won’t last for long.
Temperatures are going to dip again as rain hits, with highs of around 19C in the south east with lows of 10C.
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Remember to protect your eyes in the summer sunshine
Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
More information can be found here.
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Summer Solstice in pictures
The stunning scenes were captured in Greenwich Park, London, as the UK sees the longest day of the year.
On Tuesday, 21 June, Brits saw the longest day of the year.
The sun didn’t set until around 9:20pm last night.
A dramatic sunset over the London skyline was captured as city dwellers made the most of the fabulous weather.
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Outlook for the next 10 days
The Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect for the next week and beyond.
Tomorrow will be a glorious day, with temperatures reaching 28C.
However, this nice weather may come to an end, as thunderstorms start to batter the UK.
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Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
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Tonight set to be a scorcher
In a new graphic, the Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect from the weather this evening.
It is set to be a hot one, with temperatures staying above 20 for much of the night.
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In pictures: Gorgeous scenes in Newquay
Newquay in Cornwall looks like it could be a tropical paradise.
The stunning turquoise sea and the lush green hills make Newquay look completely idyllic.
Surfers made the most of the perfect conditions at Fistral beach today and hit the waves as the sun beats down.
Fistral beach looks crystal clear against the foamy waves and soft sand.
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Brits sweltering in soaring temperatures!
UK residents have taken to Twitter to discuss how they are coping in the heat. Unsurprisingly, not well!
One Twitter user wrote: “Glorious weather these last few weeks, but the UK isn’t designed for this heat and humidity. 90‰ of places don’t have air con.”
Another said: “I suffer terribly with Hayfever and hate hot weather.”
A third wrote: “This weather in the UK doesn’t make me think ‘yay for this weather in the UK’ it still makes me think I wish I was somewhere else rn.”
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Holey Moley! Group of lads enjoy today’s gorgeous weather
Brits hit the beach today, and have been making themselves useful.
A group of lads were snapped standing by a huge hole they dug at the beach.
They certainly look proud of themselves as they got to work in the sand and on their tans.
The cheeky chappies visited the beach at Chichester in West Sussex today as temperatures hit 24C.
A group of lads dig a large hole on the beach on a day out from Chichester, West SussexCredit: BNPS -
Tonight’s weather for Brits might be stifling
Temperatures will remain in the mid 20s till around 10pm tonight.
It is thought that temperatures will cool off during the night, but it could still be uncomfortably warm.
Click here to find out how to keep cool during the night.
