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UK Weather: More thunderstorms and hot and humid conditions on the way

Storm clouds brood over the Prince of Wales Bridge in the Severn Estuary, as Britain is set to be hit with thunderstorms and heavy rain this week. (Photo by Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images)
Storm clouds brood over the Prince of Wales Bridge in the Severn Estuary, as Britain is set to be hit with thunderstorms and heavy rain this week. (Photo by Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images)

The UK is bracing for more bad weather this summer as forecasters predicted further thunderstorms and humid conditions are on the way.

Britain has already endured torrential rain and thunder and lightning as unsettled weather continues to cause disruption.

But The Met Office has predicted more gloomy summer conditions as it warned ‘hot and humid’ conditions would hit alongside more thunderstorms.

The Met Office forecasts more bad weather on the way (PA)
The Met Office forecasts more bad weather on the way (PA)

Meterologists says low pressure will develop to the west of the UK by the end of this weekend.

As a result, warm air from Europe will be drawn towards the UK, allowing temperatures to rise.

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain are said to develop across the majority of the country.

The Met Office has issued National Severe Weather Warnings for the majority of England and Wales, stretching from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London and the south east on Sunday and Monday.

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There is a risk that homes and businesses could be flooded, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

The Met Office also warned there is a slight chance slight power cuts could affect some homes and businesses .

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Laura Ellam said: “High pressure will bring a brief spell of warmer, drier and sunnier weather this weekend.

“However, as low pressure re-establishes later on Sunday, we’re going to see a return to the heavy rain and thunderstorms we’ve seen so far this June.

Tourists wear ponchos as they cross Bath Abbey churchyard during a downpour in the centre of Bath, England, Friday June 7, 2019.  (Ben Birchall/PA via AP)
Tourists wear ponchos as they cross Bath Abbey churchyard during a downpour in the centre of Bath, England, Friday June 7, 2019. (Ben Birchall/PA via AP)

“Rather than the recent cooler conditions, it’s going to feel much warmer and humid.

“Whilst it will feel warmer for everyone in the UK next week, parts of southern and eastern England will see the hottest weather with temperatures here into the high 20s Celsius, possibly exceeding 30 Celsius at the peak of the heat by Wednesday or Thursday.”