Brits will be lashed by a rainy deluge in some regions before long term forecasts predict a sweltering 40C heat blast.
Heavy downpours punctuated warm conditions where much of the UK was experiencing temperatures in the mid 20s. But Thursday is expected to be calm for most, with the east coast of England and Scotland worst hit.
High pressure in the Atlantic is trying to work its way across the UK to settle things down a little bit as we head closer to the weekend.
