Met Office warns UK weather finally turns this week following one of warmest springs on record and driest start to season in nearly six decades Events
After weeks of dry, warm and sunny weather, Britain is set to see a return of downpours amid a sharp cooling-off in temperatures - and forecasters say this 'unsettled' phase will stick around Society
Temperatures could hit 25C on Sunday in western areas of England and parts of Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales, with most areas set to see blue skies over both days, the Met Office said. Politics
As of Friday, 80.6mm of rain has been recorded for the UK this spring, nearly 20mm less than the record low for the full season of 100.7mm in 1852. Politics
Parts of the UK will be hotter than Ibiza and Corfu this weekend as the current spell of warm, dry, weather continues - though downpours could be coming in a few days' time Politics
Highs of 23C forecast in some areas Politics
The Met Office said up to 2in (50mm) of rain could fall in two hours over parts of England and Wales during the thunderstorm warning period which runs from 12pm until 10pm. Events
The warm spell comes after a week of unseasonably cool weather Society
The warm spell comes after a week of unseasonably cool weather Politics