Exact time heatwave to finish and heavy rain will fall – and the place can be hit most
Millions of Brits are in for a soaking today just hours after the hottest 48 hours of the year baked people in 31C tempatures.
Saturday’s weather (July 20) was set to begin with a humid feel and a warm start for many places but it’s unlikely to continue that way with clouds in some places and rain moving “erratically” across the country.
Some places in the UK can expect heavy rain throughout the day – especially in South Wales and the South West of England, where the rain has already set in this morning
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The Met Office’s forecast said: “A warm start on Saturday and a humid feel in places. Bright or sunny at times in the east but cloudier elsewhere with rain erratically edging eastwards, this turning increasingly heavy in south Wales and southwest England.”
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Areas in the east could still see temperatures of up to 30C on Saturday however if the weather front stays at bay long enough
We could see some very heavy bursts of rain as the day progresses, with the potential for thunderstorms in eastern England on Saturday afternoon into evening. Some heavy rainfall in narrow corridors across the northwestern half of the UK is also likely on Saturday night into early Sunday.
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The Met Office adds: “We’ll start to see a thundery breakdown from Friday night into Saturday as a front makes its way eastwards, starting on the western side of the UK. Timings remain uncertain, but the further west you are, the more likely you are to see that breakdown into the cooler weather earlier in the day on Saturday.
“Areas in the east could still see temperatures of up to 30°C on Saturday if the weather front stays at bay long enough. We could see some very heavy bursts of rain as the day progresses, with the potential for thunderstorms in eastern England on Saturday afternoon into evening. Some heavy rainfall in narrow corridors across the northwestern half of the UK is also likely on Saturday night into early Sunday.”
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UK weather forecast today
Today:
Rain, heavy in places, will move into western areas. Brighter further east, though cloud increasing as the day progresses. The risk of a few thunderstorms developing here. Cooler for many, but still very warm in the southeast.
Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain will continue to push eastwards. Some heavy bursts possible and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. Another warm night to come across southern and eastern parts.
London and South East
Today:
Very warm and often bright with sunny spells in the east, perhaps with a risk of afternoon heavy showers. Cloudy and cooler in the west with outbreaks of rain, mainly later, these potentially heavy at times. Maximum temperature 27 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy in west with outbreaks of rain, perhaps heavy at first. Clear spells further east with any showers slowly fading, but a low risk of thunderstorms clipping east Kent. Muggy. Minimum temperature 15 °C.
South West
Today:
A cloudy day with showery outbreaks spreading across the region from the west, these heavy at times. Turning breezier than of late and feeling muggy under the cloud and rain. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy with some showers this evening, though these easing leaving a largely dry night though skies remaining fairly cloudy. Feeling fresher towards dawn. Minimum temperature 14 °C.
North East
Today:
A bright start in the east, but cloudy in the west, this spreading to all areas. Outbreaks of rain in the morning becoming more widespread and occasionally heavy with a risk of thunder in the afternoon. Cooler than Friday. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times with a risk of thunder during the evening. This gradually clearing into the North Sea in the early hours, with clear spells developing later. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
North West
Today:
A cloudier day but a mostly dry morning. Turning unsettled later with a risk of heavy showery outbreaks. Pleasant in the sunshine but not as warm than of late. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain continuing this evening, with some heavy and persistent bursts tonight before clearing eastwards towards dawn. Feeling fresher once the rain has eased. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Wales
Today:
Driest and warmest of the weather in the far east to start. Turning increasingly unsettled from the west through the day with heavy showery outbreaks by the afternoon. Feeling warm and muggy. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy with some showers this evening, though these easing leaving a largely dry night though skies remaining fairly cloudy. Feeling fresher towards dawn. Minimum temperature 14 °C.
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