UK weather: Exact date summer will return as Met Office maps turn orange with 27C heat – but downpours will strike first

SUMMER is set to make a comeback with temperatures climbing to 27C but showers will strike first, say the Met Office.

Much of the country can expect scattered downpours throughout Sunday and Monday with strong gusts in parts.

AlamyThe sun shone for parts of Saturday at Leeds Festival[/caption] Olivia FryFestival-goers at Reading were swamped due to heavy downpours on Saturday[/caption] Parts of the UK will reach 27C on Wednesday, say the Met OfficeMET Office

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