The Met Office says it expects temperatures could reach up to 30C on the weekend Events
Thundery downpours are expected across parts of the country after the UK was hit by a heatwave Events
Met Office forecasters have warned that while record-breaking temperatures look set to be reached today, Britons should prepare for a substantial downpour in the aftermath. Society
Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK just as parts of the country bake under extreme heat - with temperatures expected to soar to 34C in eastern England and climb past 30C in the north Events
A yellow warning is in place from 3pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms potentially causing disruption Events
The weather looks set to be scorching for most of us across the next few days, but there are concerns in some areas. Events
More "tropical nights" are on the cards, making sleep difficult Events
Parts of the UK could see "intense thunderstorms" as temperatures soar to up to 34C this weekend Events
'Insane' thunderstorms hit UK with 30,000 lightning strikes as London heatwave looms London Evening Standard Events
Monday will see a wall or rain hit the UK but things are about to change once again Events