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UK's heatwave could end in wash-out | Quote: | Britain's hottest week in years could end in a wash-out with some parts of the country at risk of flooding, forecasters warned
As temperatures soared beyond 30C (86F) in parts of Surrey, the north east of England was hit by a torrential thunderstorm.
The Environment Agency warned south Wales and south west England should be braced for heavy downpours.
Tony Conran, forecaster for MeteoGroup UK, the weather arm of the Press Association, said: "Tomorrow is certainly a possibility for the hottest day of the year but for other parts there could be floods.
"There's an area of very heavy rain moving in towards the hills of Bodmin and Exmoor. Anywhere in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset there could be a hell of a lot of rain."
An Environment Agency spokesman added: "The Environment Agency and Met Office are warning homeowners, businesses and drivers in south west England and South Wales that heavy, thundery rain could lead to flash flooding, particularly from surface water drains and small watercourses."
Forecasters had earlier raised the heatwave warning alert level from two to three.
The current weather spell is the hottest since July 2006, with yesterday the hottest of the year so far at 31.8C (89.2F).
The heatwave plan alert is in four stages, with green level one signalling "summer preparedness and long-term planning".
Level two is amber and signals "alert and readiness", while three is red for "heatwave action". Level four is classed as "red emergency". |
its been 33 here... too hot to do anything... we had thunder around 4.30... but no lighening or rain as yet
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FlakeySugarButt
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It's very sunny and hot here but I have no idea what the temperature actually is lol!
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hakkie
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It's only 70 degrees where I am, but it is lovely and warm, enjoying every minute of it. 
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Lady Rachel
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it was 27 degrees in the classroom today........everyone was flaking. we had a few children fainting.
no rain yet but it is forecast. although the temperature isn't going to drop that much.
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gellarbing
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its been raining here all day but still warm temperatures of 25 degrees
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dawn
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yesterday was about 30 again... today its been raining but still hot
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Louise (Admin)
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I hope it's not too bad tomorrow - We're off to a Carnival :)
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hakkie
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We are off to a wildlife sanctuary on an island, inflatable boat across!, hoping for sun, sun, sun!
Enjoy the carnival Louise, we had a carnival last weekend, was fab!
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Louise (Admin)
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Oooh have a fab time Hakkie!
Some of our C/W Friends are putting on a wrestling show as part of the Carnival, so we're off to support them. 
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Lady Rachel
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after unbearable working heat the rain finally came this morning. although the temperature is still so humid.
I really hope the weather lasts so that we can have some fun in the sunshine during the holidays.
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hakkie
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Still no rain here, but not so sunny today, the fog has rolled in from the sea so it is very misty, hoping for sun tomorrow. Mind you some rain for the garden would be ok! Have been planting, planting, planting!
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Lady Rachel
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sunny & hot today, but a bit of a breeze, so nice & pleasant
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