UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms after 29C sunshine… but millions still face hosepipe ban
But 2.5million households are on the brink of a hosepipe ban thanks to the scorching spring and summer so far, as reported by The Sun last night.
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Yesterday Brits were basking 29C
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Heavy rain is expected today
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A Met Office chart showing the spread of rain today
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Meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "It's fair to say the weather's changed tack a fair bit... it's going to be a wet day for some, welcome rain in places, but also unseasonably windy."
However, he said much of East Anglia and the Southeast will avoid much of the downpours, though not the breeze with wind gusts forecast at up to 45mph.
Mr Deakin went on to say, there were six hour rainfall "accumulations" through the night across much of the country - and up to three inches more is due to fall throughout the day.
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"Over the hills we could see 75, maybe even 80mm of rain - but even at lower levels 20 to 30mm is possible," he said.
The meteorologist continued: "It's welcome rain for some because it has been quite a dry spring and summer, to say the least.
"It's also been a pretty warm summer so far but today temperatures are much closer to the average and feeling quite a bit cooler."
Met Office weather charts show highs of 22C in the south this afternoon.
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'We should've known better', says stranded beachgoers as hundreds of Irish flock to overcrowded beach as temps hit 30.8C
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UK 5-day weather forecast
Today:
Outbreaks of rain in the north and west this morning, followed by scattered showers this afternoon. Showers will be heavy in northern and central areas, with some thunderstorms too. Cloudy for most today and rather windy, particularly in the south.
Tonight:
Showers and strong winds will gradually fade this evening, although a few showers will continue overnight. Low cloud and drizzle will push into the southwest during the early hours.
Wednesday:
Dry and warm for many on Wednesday with sunny spells. Cloudier in southwest England and Wales with drizzle outbreaks. A few showers developing in the north in the afternoon.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Largely dry in the south and east on Thursday and Friday with very warm sunshine. Cloudier in the north and west with rain. Cooler this weekend with more widespread rain.
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