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The UK is bracing for multiple thunderstorms as the Met Office issues warnings for torrential downpours in southern England, Wales, and southern Scotland. The Environment Agency has declared a drought in Yorkshire due to the driest spring in over 100 years. Temperatures are set to soar in the coming days, with Friday potentially matching the hottest day of 2025 at 29.3C (84.7F) recorded in Kew Gardens on 1st May.
Yorkshire has seen less than 50% average rainfall in spring, while Welsh Water has declared a drought zone due to the driest spring since 1990. The thunderstorm warnings are in place for various regions at different times, with the potential for flash flooding in areas receiving 10-20mm of rain in an hour. The heat and humidity are also expected to combine to bring thunderstorms to parts of eastern England.
As temperatures continue to surge, parts of eastern England are expected to see peak temperatures of 28-29C on Friday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the first yellow heat-health alerts for vulnerable people and those over 65 years or with pre-existing health conditions. The alerts will cover East of England, London, East Midlands, and south-east England from Thursday until Sunday
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