It will be “bright and fine start”
People enjoying a walk around the lake in Sefton Park(Image: Andy Teebay)
The Met Office has predicted “plenty of sunny intervals” for Liverpool. The weather agency said it will be a “bright and fine start” for the region, today, Thursday, July 31.
For the rest of the day, it will be partly cloudy with sunshine, with temperatures reaching highs of 21C and lows of 14C. There is a small chance of rain between 1pm and 2pm. Tonight it is set to be largely dry and clear through the evening, with any remaining showers easing through the evening.
Elsewhere in the country, heavy rain, lightning and hail are set to batter southern parts of England as a yellow thunderstorm warning comes into force. The alert will be in effect from 10am to 9pm on Thursday, covering areas such as Bristol, Oxford, Southampton, London, Kent and Ipswich.
Forecasters said downpours could see up to 60mm of rain fall within two hours in some places and warned of possible flash flooding, significant public transport disruptions, road closures and power cuts.
Met Office meteorologist Clare Nasir said: “Expect some heavy weather coming towards central and southern parts of England and Wales through the next 24 hours.
People enjoying a walk around the lake in Sefton Park(Image: Andy Teebay)
“A thunderstorm warning has been issued for southern counties of England, all courtesy of this feature running down from the Republic of Ireland into Thursday, bringing more clouds, some showery bursts of rain turning heavy and thundery, with lightning as well as hail.”
Ms Nasir added there will be some “fine weather” further north, and sunshine in the afternoon for Northern Ireland, western Scotland and Wales. Thunderstorms are expected to clear over Thursday night.
The Met Office advises those who expect to be affected to prepare an emergency flood kit and check to ensure movable objects or temporary structures are well secured ahead of the gusty winds.
A rower from Mersey Rowing Club out for a paddle on Queens Dock as the sun sets over Liverpool(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
On Friday, further heavy showers are set to hit the east of England, as well as northern and north-eastern Scotland. But many places in the west and south-west of the UK could stay dry and see some sunny spells.
On Saturday, the risk of showers across the country is minimal, while on Sunday, the heavy rain could reappear, particularly in the North west of England.
In the North West, there is set to be patchy cloud with a scattering of light showers possible at first on Friday, clearing to the east through the afternoon.
However, there is set to be plenty of bright or sunny spells throughout.