The UK's heatwave looks set to come to a dramatic end as thunderstorms are expected before the end of the week
Today looks set to be the hottest day of the year so far, according to the Met Office, as the mercury soared to 32C in the south east of England.
Brits have been basking in the sunshine in recent days after a wet and chilly start to the summer season. The Met Office has confirmed that Britain is currently experiencing an official heatwave, which is when the temperature threshold is reached on three consecutive days. The split in temperatures is expected to continue into this evening with central and southern areas expecting a "warm and muggy night", while in Scotland it will be "much cooler". Some rural areas may even see some spots of grass frost, the Met Office said.
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