Thundery storms are expected to batter Britain over the next few days, bringing high-speed winds of up to 70mph and persistent rainfall.
The Met Office has forecast that bouts of heavy rain will lash the UK this week, alongside a risk of thunder and some of the highest winds charted this year so far.
Weather maps have indicated a band of rain is set to sweep across the Atlantic and hit the south of England on Wednesday evening, which will move towards the north east. Strong winds are also expected.
