- Rain and strong winds are forecast across the UK from Wednesday to Monday, threatening a wash out for the Bank Holiday weekend.
- Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place on Wednesday and Thursday for large parts of England and Wales, with risks of widespread lightning and hail, according to the Met Office.
- The forecaster warned that 20 to 30mm of rain could fall in three hours, with up to 50mm expected over 12 hours in some regions on Thursday.
- The Met Office has forecast 70 per cent rain coverage in London and Manchester on Saturday, while Cardiff is forecast to see 90 per cent rain coverage.
- Conditions are forecast to brighten on Bank Holiday Monday, with London and parts of the south to enjoy highs of 22C and sunshine.
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