flood warnings are in place across England
An additional warning could also be put in place for northwest England, across the Pennine area, a Met Office spokesman told Mirror Online.
Craig Snell, from the forecasting team, says the downpours could result in an additional – 109 mm of rain – although some sunny spells are due before it sets in.
“We have got rid of this rain that we have had across parts of England, so today is a day of sunshine and showers for many parts of the UK, “he said.
Stormy weather is set to begin today (Image: SIPA USA / PA Images)
“We could be reaching [degrees], which is a couple of degrees more than what you would normally expect to see at this time of year.
However, he added that any respite in the weather would be “brief”.
“It’s another fairly unsettled week to come. It’s not as unsettled as some of the weeks we have had over the last month or so, but nonetheless there is still more wet weather to come. “
The stormy weather is set to begin today, with heavy showers predicted and the possibility of hail and thunder.
The rain is due to clear inland in the evening , but will persist in some areas, particularly the western coast.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Early rain soon clearing the far southeast , then all parts seeing a mixture of sunny spells and occasional showers. Some of the showers will be heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. Windy for many.
Tonight:
Showers tending to die out inland but some persisting, especially along western coas ts where it will remain windy. Turning rather chilly with a frost in some sheltered eastern areas.
Monday:
A few showers around but most parts dry with broken cloud and sunny spells for a time. Turning wet and windy in the west later
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Wet and windy on Tuesday, and very mild in the south. Turning a little colder thereafter with sunny spells and showers, some heavy, and wintry in the north. Often windy.
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