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Thunderstorms forecast to hit ‘spine’ of England

Two Wimbledon spectators’ hold supermarket bags to shade their heads from the sun, while a third leans on a post
Wimbledon spectators’ sun shades may become makeshift umbrellas as heavy rain is forecast to dilute the humid conditions later on Saturday. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Thunderstorms are forecast to disrupt the first weekend of this year’s Wimbledon after a yellow heat-health warning was issued for the weekend.

Temperatures could peak at about 30C (86F) on Saturday, with the weather expected to be humid and muggy before fresher conditions arrive next week, the Met Office said.

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