Weather warnings have been issued across the UK following the hottest day of the year so far. On Sunday, temperatures reached 26.5°C (79.7°F), surpassing Saturday’s record of 25.9°C. Heathrow in London recorded the highest temperature, while Brighton Beach saw large crowds enjoying the sunshine.
However, the Met Office has warned that this warm and sunny spell could end by Monday morning, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected.
Three yellow warnings for thunderstorms are in place, affecting Scotland, Wales, and northern England. Thundery showers will ease overnight, except in eastern Scotland, while late evening sunshine is anticipated in southern and eastern England.
Sunshine turned to storms; prepare for potential flooding and transport disruptions.Additionally, heavy rain is forecasted to impact eastern Northern Ireland on Monday, with a warning in effect from noon until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of England and Scotland, particularly in south-west England, where Cornwall and Exeter may experience transport disruption and possible flooding between 8 a.m. and midnight on Monday.
Similar warnings are in place for southern Wales, including Swansea and Cardiff, where heavy rain is expected. The Met Office has advised residents in affected areas to prepare for potential disruption to public transport and possible power outages.
Thunderstorms are also likely in the west of the UK on Sunday, covering most of Wales, with further storm warnings in place for the western half of Northern Ireland and western Scotland into Monday.