The Latest Breaking News from the Met Office

It was the hottest day of the year so far for Scots in Dumfries yesterday, with more scorchers on the way when the thunderstorms pass.

Bristol is expected to hit 29C today as the warm weather continues

Dry and settled weather is expected to return after days of thunderstorms, the Met Office has confirmed.

While today's highs of 25C will be hard to contend, the sweltering sun is set to shine through deeper into the week with summer all but in bloom.

The Met Office has issued a fresh amber warning for thunderstorms which covers parts of the northwest of England and Wales while it states that "power cuts are likely"

Torrential downpours have hit the UK this evening with flash flooding causing roads to become blocked and images show cars trying to make their way through water more than a foot deep

Health warnings have been issued across various parts of England as temperatures continue to soar

While Brits have spent the weekend basking in sunshine at the beach or cramming into parks for picnics, thousands of Glastonbury ticket holders will be hoping the fine weather holds on for their weekend in the south west

A charity has warned high pollen levels could be dangerous to asthma and COPD sufferers