UK weather forecast LIVE: Britain to be BATTERED by thunder, rain & HAIL as Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning

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BRITS have been warned of ‘danger to life’ as thunderstorms are set to sweep the nation.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for today as thunder and lightning will batter much of the UK, according to forecasts.
According to reports, these storms could lead to further travel chaos, as trains and busses are halted. Even festival goers attending Glastonbury could be affected.
In a statement on its website, the Met Office said: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
“There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”
They went on to say: “These torrential downpours may be accompanied by frequent lightning, whilst gusty winds and hail may also affect a few places.
“The exact location of the thunderstorms will be hard to pinpoint, so the warning area will be kept under review and updated if necessary.”
Despite these warnings, Brits are set to bask in glorious temperatures tomorrow, as the mercury hits 28C in some spots.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
Shocking photos revealed how grubby Brits left their rubbish across the Dorset coastline after the heatwave.
More than 35,000 Brits descended on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year last Fridat.
Disappointingly, so many people left their rubbish and litter behind.
Locals are rightfully upset, and have spoken out and called for beachgoers to be “responsible for their actions”.
The stunning scenes were captured in Greenwich Park, London, as the UK sees the longest day of the year.
On Tuesday, 21 June, Brits saw the longest day of the year.
The sun didn’t set until around 9:20pm last night.
A dramatic sunset over the London skyline was captured as city dwellers made the most of the fabulous weather.
It is thought by forecasters that another heatwave is on it’s way for Brits in the coming days.
The Express has said Brits are in for an “anticyclone” and that the warm air will bring a “bake off”.
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale told the publication: “A ridge of high pressure is currently reaching across the Atlantic from the Azores and affecting the UK’s weather.”
He said Thursday could see temperatures hitting 29C
Newquay in Cornwall looked like it could be a tropical paradise.
The stunning turquoise sea and the lush green hills made Newquay look completely idyllic.
Surfers made the most of the perfect conditions at Fistral beach today and hit the waves as the sun beats down.
Fistral beach looked crystal clear against the foamy waves and soft sand.
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UK residents have taken to Twitter to discuss how they are coping in the heat. Unsurprisingly, not well!
One Twitter user wrote: “Glorious weather these last few weeks, but the UK isn’t designed for this heat and humidity. 90‰ of places don’t have air con.”
Another said: “I suffer terribly with Hayfever and hate hot weather.”
A third wrote: “This weather in the UK doesn’t make me think ‘yay for this weather in the UK’ it still makes me think I wish I was somewhere else rn.”
According to the BBC, pollen levels are very high all across England today.
This will undoubtedly lead to a tough time for hay fever sufferers.
In order to lessen the effects of hay fever, make sure to avoid grassy areas and wash your face regularly.
You can also try putting vaseline around your noise, it will catch the pollen.
While temperatures won’t reach the dizzying heights of last Friday, Brits can expect it to get very warm over the next few days.
Thursday will be especially warm, with parts of the south hitting 28C.
Unfortunatly, just like last weekend, the heat won’t last for long.
Temperatures are going to dip again as rain hits, with highs of around 19C in the south east with lows of 10C.
It’s been a warm afternoon where the sun has stayed out, with Scotland having its warmest day of the year so far 📈
Here are the highest temperatures recorded in the four home nations so far this afternoon 👇 pic.twitter.com/dKFGPW4Dpm
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 22, 2022
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The stunning scenes were captured in Greenwich Park, London, as the UK sees the longest day of the year.
On Tuesday, 21 June, Brits saw the longest day of the year.
The sun didn’t set until around 9:20pm last night.
A dramatic sunset over the London skyline was captured as city dwellers made the most of the fabulous weather.
The Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect for the next week and beyond.
Tomorrow will be a glorious day, with temperatures reaching 28C.
However, this nice weather may come to an end, as thunderstorms start to batter the UK.
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
In a new graphic, the Met Office has outlined what Brits can expect from the weather this evening.
It is set to be a hot one, with temperatures staying above 20 for much of the night.
It’s going to be a fine and rather warm evening for most with plenty of late sunshine ☀️
Cloudier across Northern Ireland and also the northwest of Scotland where there will be some patchy rain at times ☁️ pic.twitter.com/lTCQKIVVAq
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 22, 2022
Newquay in Cornwall looks like it could be a tropical paradise.
The stunning turquoise sea and the lush green hills make Newquay look completely idyllic.
Surfers made the most of the perfect conditions at Fistral beach today and hit the waves as the sun beats down.
Fistral beach looks crystal clear against the foamy waves and soft sand.
UK residents have taken to Twitter to discuss how they are coping in the heat. Unsurprisingly, not well!
One Twitter user wrote: “Glorious weather these last few weeks, but the UK isn’t designed for this heat and humidity. 90‰ of places don’t have air con.”
Another said: “I suffer terribly with Hayfever and hate hot weather.”
A third wrote: “This weather in the UK doesn’t make me think ‘yay for this weather in the UK’ it still makes me think I wish I was somewhere else rn.”
Brits hit the beach today, and have been making themselves useful.
A group of lads were snapped standing by a huge hole they dug at the beach.
They certainly look proud of themselves as they got to work in the sand and on their tans.
The cheeky chappies visited the beach at Chichester in West Sussex today as temperatures hit 24C.
Temperatures will remain in the mid 20s till around 10pm tonight.
It is thought that temperatures will cool off during the night, but it could still be uncomfortably warm.
Click here to find out how to keep cool during the night.
Most of the UK is likely to be lashed with rain on Thursday and Friday this week.
However it looks like rain could be subsiding for Friday in the south east.
The likelihood of rain has reduced to 20 per cent, so it looks as though it could just be a mild, humid day for most ahead of the weekend.
Shocking photos revealed how grubby Brits left their rubbish across the Dorset coastline after the heatwave.
More than 35,000 Brits descended on Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year last Fridat.
Disappointingly, so many people left their rubbish and litter behind.
Locals are rightfully upset, and have spoken out and called for beachgoers to be “responsible for their actions”.
This adorable snap was taken earlier today, with a little dog called Honey standing proudly at the front of a paddle board.
Couple Guy and Emma Mannering were snapped taking a leisurely paddle down river Itchen in Winchester.
Guy took to paddling the three along the river, whilst Emma and Honey took in the sights.
Winchester has basked in highs of 27C today.
It is thought by forecasters that another heatwave is on it’s way for Brits in the coming days.
The Express has said Brits are in for an “anticyclone” and that the warm air will bring a “bake off”.
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale told the publication: “A ridge of high pressure is currently reaching across the Atlantic from the Azores and affecting the UK’s weather.”
He said Thursday could see temperatures hitting 29C.
Newquay in Cornwall looks like it could be a tropical paradise.
The stunning turquoise sea and the lush green hills make Newquay look completely idyllic.
Surfers made the most of the perfect conditions at Fistral beach today and hit the waves as the sun beats down.
Fistral beach looks crystal clear against the foamy waves and soft sand.
Adorable British forecast today for the UK done by emojis.
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☀— Emoji Weather UK (@EmojiWeatherUK) June 22, 2022
UK residents have taken to Twitter to discuss how they are coping in the heat. Unsurprisingly, not well!
One Twitter user wrote: “Glorious weather these last few weeks, but the UK isn’t designed for this heat and humidity. 90‰ of places don’t have air con.”
Another said: “I suffer terribly with Hayfever and hate hot weather.”
A third wrote: “This weather in the UK doesn’t make me think ‘yay for this weather in the UK’ it still makes me think I wish I was somewhere else rn.”