https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/thunderstorms/Recent content in thunderstorms on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 04 Jun 2026 05:10:36 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/next-uk-heatwave-approaches-with-temperatures-soaring-to-32c/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:10:36 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/next-uk-heatwave-approaches-with-temperatures-soaring-to-32c/After a record-breaking finish to May, the UK is on course for another significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 32°C in several counties. Despite a quieter start to June, meteorological models from WX Charts and the ECMWF, relying on data from Met Desk, show a clear trend towards rising temperatures from June 15 onward. The heatwave is predicted to peak around June 16, with 21 counties potentially experiencing temperatures above 30°C.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/met-office-predicts-21-hours-of-rain-as-23-uk-counties-placed-on-alert/Thu, 28 May 2026 21:23:14 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/met-office-predicts-21-hours-of-rain-as-23-uk-counties-placed-on-alert/Britain’s intense and record-breaking heatwave is set to give way to a prolonged spell of heavy rain lasting around 21 hours. According to the Met Office, 23 counties across the UK have been placed on alert as torrential downpours spread across large regions. Starting from 1pm on Monday, June 1, areas including London, Kent, Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and parts of Scotland are expected to receive up to 8mm of rainfall.