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Week’s rain in an hour forecast for parts of UK while sun shines on east Week’s rain in an hour forecast for parts of UK while sun shines on east
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Summer is set to get into full swing this weekend as parts of Britain bathe in temperatures surpassing those in the Mediterranean. However, gathering storm clouds threaten a washout for some on Saturday.Summer is set to get into full swing this weekend as parts of Britain bathe in temperatures surpassing those in the Mediterranean. However, gathering storm clouds threaten a washout for some on Saturday.
The mercury is expected to climb to 26C (78F) on Sunday, around 10C (50F) higher than the monthly average. But while the south-east enjoys temperatures higher than in Seville and Sardinia, the western edge of the United Kingdom faces torrential downpours that could see a week’s rain fall in an hour.The mercury is expected to climb to 26C (78F) on Sunday, around 10C (50F) higher than the monthly average. But while the south-east enjoys temperatures higher than in Seville and Sardinia, the western edge of the United Kingdom faces torrential downpours that could see a week’s rain fall in an hour.
The Met Office advised those in Wales, the Midlands and south Pennines to be on the lookout for weather warnings as sharp thundery spells could dump up to 20mm on some areas on Saturday.The Met Office advised those in Wales, the Midlands and south Pennines to be on the lookout for weather warnings as sharp thundery spells could dump up to 20mm on some areas on Saturday.
Meanwhile, light winds mean pollution levels are expected to creep up over the weekend.Meanwhile, light winds mean pollution levels are expected to creep up over the weekend.
The Met Office forecaster Charles Powell said: “We are going to have a bit of an east-west divide on Saturday: the further east you are the drier it will be, and the further west the higher the risk of thunderstorms.The Met Office forecaster Charles Powell said: “We are going to have a bit of an east-west divide on Saturday: the further east you are the drier it will be, and the further west the higher the risk of thunderstorms.
“Sunday will be better with a warmer day for all and temperatures of up to 26C in and around London, and 20-23C in western parts. A low-pressure area to the south of the UK and higher pressure over Scandinavia means we are seeing this southeasterly air flow. Paired with breaks in the cloud it means we get this dry, fine weather.”“Sunday will be better with a warmer day for all and temperatures of up to 26C in and around London, and 20-23C in western parts. A low-pressure area to the south of the UK and higher pressure over Scandinavia means we are seeing this southeasterly air flow. Paired with breaks in the cloud it means we get this dry, fine weather.”
Previous concerns that the European air current was sweeping in dangerous levels of pollution may have been overblown, although people with respiratory health problems are advised that pollen levels and some pollutants could be higher than normal.Previous concerns that the European air current was sweeping in dangerous levels of pollution may have been overblown, although people with respiratory health problems are advised that pollen levels and some pollutants could be higher than normal.
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Powell said: “A lot of people have been mentioning the smog word, although there is no smoke and no fog. Pollutant levels may go up, as you would naturally expect with long dry periods, as it gets a bit murky when there’s not enough wind to mix things up.”Powell said: “A lot of people have been mentioning the smog word, although there is no smoke and no fog. Pollutant levels may go up, as you would naturally expect with long dry periods, as it gets a bit murky when there’s not enough wind to mix things up.”
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said there would be areas of moderate air pollution across England and Wales on Friday, and low levels across Scotland and Northern Ireland.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said there would be areas of moderate air pollution across England and Wales on Friday, and low levels across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
On Saturday, pockets of high air pollution are possible, as well as large areas of moderate air pollution across England and Wales. Levels are expected to remain low across Scotland and Northern Ireland.On Saturday, pockets of high air pollution are possible, as well as large areas of moderate air pollution across England and Wales. Levels are expected to remain low across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Pollution levels are expected to peak on Sunday, with widespread moderate air pollution and areas of high pollution.Pollution levels are expected to peak on Sunday, with widespread moderate air pollution and areas of high pollution.
People heading outdoors to enjoy the fine weather are also being advised of high UV levels.People heading outdoors to enjoy the fine weather are also being advised of high UV levels.