Thunderstorms are set to drench and even flood the UK today in a rollercoaster plunge in weather conditions after the hottest days of the year.
Tuesday was the warmest day so far, reaching 32°C, with people out swimming and sunbathing and heat alerts in place, while yesterday stretched the sun out still further.
That’s over for many, though, with ‘frequent lightning’ expected and some areas set to see a month’s rainfall in a few hours today.