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| UK weather: Britain set to be hotter than Istanbul but warm weather sparks warnings for thunderstorms | UK weather: Britain set to be hotter than Istanbul but warm weather sparks warnings for thunderstorms |
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| Parts of the UK are set to be hotter than Istanbul today, with forecasters predicting the hottest day of the year so far. | |
| South-east England is due to see the hottest temperatures of up to 26C, compared to a cooler 22C in Turkey’s largest city and just 16C in Barcelona. | South-east England is due to see the hottest temperatures of up to 26C, compared to a cooler 22C in Turkey’s largest city and just 16C in Barcelona. |
| But the warm air mass bringing the summery conditions to the UK sparked severe weather warnings for possible thunderstorms yesterday. | |
| The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain in southern England, the Midlands, Yorkshire, North West and Wales, which was in effect until 10pm. | The Met Office issued a yellow warning for rain in southern England, the Midlands, Yorkshire, North West and Wales, which was in effect until 10pm. |
| Its chief forecaster said there was a risk of “isolated intense thunderstorms” developing, bringing downpours, lightning, hail, strong winds, travel disruption and potential flooding. | Its chief forecaster said there was a risk of “isolated intense thunderstorms” developing, bringing downpours, lightning, hail, strong winds, travel disruption and potential flooding. |
| “The atmospheric conditions are there for frequent lightning, torrential downpours, large hail of up to 20mm and gusty winds,” a statement said. | “The atmospheric conditions are there for frequent lightning, torrential downpours, large hail of up to 20mm and gusty winds,” a statement said. |
| The threat of rain came as sun-seekers poured into British parks and gardens, making most of the fine and dry weather enjoyed by much of the country. | The threat of rain came as sun-seekers poured into British parks and gardens, making most of the fine and dry weather enjoyed by much of the country. |
| The thunderstorms were expected to pass over through the night, with cloud clearing to leave a hot and sunny day. | The thunderstorms were expected to pass over through the night, with cloud clearing to leave a hot and sunny day. |
| Emma Boorman, a spokesperson for the Met Office, said: “Today is looking like it is going to be the peak of the warmth. | |
| "It is not the same everywhere though – much cooler, cloudier and with some outbreaks of rain further north and west, particularly Northern Ireland and western Scotland. | |
| "Misty and murky conditions along the north-east coast of both England and Scotland will suppress the temperatures back in to the low to mid-teens." | |
| London is predicted to hit 26C today, with Manchester at 24C, 23C in Birmingham, 21C in Cardiff and 20C in Glasgow. | |
| Public Health England is urging people to protect themselves from sunburn as high UV ratings are expected. | Public Health England is urging people to protect themselves from sunburn as high UV ratings are expected. |
| "Sunburn and even a tan is a sign of overexposure to UV – that’s physical damage to your skin caused by UV,” a spokesperson warned. | |
| "Sometimes people get burnt when it clouds over because they assume clouds protect them – they don’t.” | |
| Anyone spending time outside is advised to wear a shirt, hat and suncream. | Anyone spending time outside is advised to wear a shirt, hat and suncream. |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |