Major downpours to spark washout Sunday with thunderstorms on the way for the UK

02 July 2023 , 03:00

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Thunderstorms were forecast for some parts of the UK on Sunday afternoon (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)

After an unusually warm few weeks, the British weather could be taking a turn for the worse.

Heavy rain was forecast for some parts of the UK throughout Sunday - particularly in the northwest.

A strong Atlantic breeze will be pushing rainclouds across the Hebrides on Sunday morning, according to latest weather maps.

By midday, rain would likely have fallen in most of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as the north of England.

Scotland, in particular, could be facing up to 3mm of rainfall per hour, with the western isles most likely to see the heaviest downpours.

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Thunderstorms were forecast for western Scotland and Northern Ireland at about 4pm (Ventusky)

Rain spells were also forecasted for regions in the south and southwest of England, however.

The rainclouds could stretch as far as central Wales, as well as North Devon, forecasted WXCharts maps.

Meanwhile, some of the heavy rain could be accompanied by major thunderstorms.

Heavy rain was expected to sweep into the UK from the Atlantic Ocean (WXCharts)

Scotland was likely to see some thunder and lightning in mid-afternoon - particularly around Glasgow and Kilmarnock, but also as far east as Aberdeen.

In terms of temperature, the UK is likely to see a milder Sunday, compared with previous weeks.

There will be highs of 21C in London at about 4pm, and lows of 6C in central Scotland in the early morning.

UK five-day weather forecast

This evening and tonight:

Remaining dry with clear periods for many tonight. Showers will continue across northern areas with strong winds and a persistent band of rain affecting the far north of Scotland and the Northern Isles.

Sunday:

Another day of sunny spells and maybe the odd shower for southern parts of the UK. Further showers across the north where it will also remain windy and cool.

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Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

A changeable period with a mixture of cloud and sunny spells. Showers are increasingly likely, these heavy in places. Often breezy and feeling on the cool side for July.

Matt Atherton