Hottest weekend of the year could end in thunderstorms

The hottest weekend of the year so far could end with a period of thundery weather, which looks set to continue into next week.

Remaining dry, the weekend is set to start with blue skies and prolonged periods of sunshine, according to the Met Office. Fair weather cloud may be present through the day with light winds expected.

Despite temperatures set to reach around 19 degrees on Saturday across the county, the warm weather is expected to bring an increase in both UV and pollen levels.

Heavy and thundery showers are likely on the Sunday before rain and blustery winds return from the southwest on Monday and Tuesday, which will feel cooler than the past week.

The Met Office have issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Dorset, which is in place on Sunday, May 12 between 12pm to 10pm.

Here is your weekend weather breakdown for Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester:

Weymouth:

Saturday: Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Highs of 19C.

Sunday: Cloudy. Yellow warning for thunderstorms. Highs of 19C.

Monday: Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Highs of 14C.

Dorchester:

Saturday: Sunny intervals. Highs of 22C.

Sunday: Cloudy. Yellow warning for thunderstorms. Highs of 20C.

Monday: Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Highs of 14C.

Portland:

Saturday: Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Highs of 17C.

Sunday: Cloudy. Yellow warning for thunderstorms. Highs of 19C.

Monday: Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Highs of 14C.

For more information and advice, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk