Rain to return this week with chance of thunderstorms and flooding
Summary
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of the UK from Tuesday, with heavier and more widespread rain from Wednesday to Friday. Temperatures will rise, reaching up to 30°C in some areas, but the rain will only partially ease drought conditions.Key Facts
- Dry weather continues mostly until Monday, with rain starting in southern England and south Wales on Tuesday.
- More widespread rain and possible thunderstorms will affect England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from Wednesday to Friday.
- Scotland is likely to stay mostly dry during this period.
- Heavy rain on hard, dry ground may cause local flooding, especially in southern England and Wales.
- The rain will help increase river and soil moisture but will not quickly end the drought.
- Groundwater levels in many areas remain stable despite the drought, according to the British Geological Survey.
- Temperatures will rise midweek, with highs near 30°C in southern England and around 20°C in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- The warmer weather is expected to be short-lived, with heatwave conditions unlikely before the end of August.
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