Temperatures are building this week with 20C (68F) highs expected for the South of England again today after yesterday - before 22C (72F) could follow tomorrow, but showers will continue.
Parts of Britain could endure thunder, lightning and heavy rain tonight as unsettled spring weather continues amid concerns over a bank holiday weekend washout.
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for South West England and Wales from 8pm tonight until 8am tomorrow for up to 50mm of rain in two to three hours. With higher temperatures this week there is a risk we could see some active thunderstorms in the south on Wednesday night Away from England and Wales, forecasters expect tonight will be dry with mist and low cloud becoming quite widespread in the North and East.
The weather service added: 'In any drier and brighter interludes it will feel warm away from the east coast.'
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