‘Intense’ thunderstorm weather warning issued as heatwave temperatures rise

Beachgoers enjoy the heatwave in Tynemouth Longsands (Picture: North News & Pictures Ltd)

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for today as Brits swelter under the hottest day of the year so far.

The warning comes into place from 3pm today, with ‘ the most intense storms producing lightning, large hail and gusty winds, along with some heavy downpours’, the Met Office forecasts.

Parts of the East and West Midlands, the North East and North West of England are all covered under the warning.