The Met office has warned that Wales could be hit with ‘vigorous’ thunderstorms this weekend and through parts of week.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Harris, said: “From Saturday night, into Sunday morning, there is an increasing chance of rain, showers and isolated thunderstorms moving northwards across the southwest of the UK.
“As we continue through Sunday and into Monday, this will extend to other western parts of Great Britain and into Northern Ireland too.
“On Monday itself, we could see some particularly vigorous thunderstorms developing, most likely in Wales and parts of southern England, whilst elsewhere during this whole period, dry, fine, and increasingly warm conditions are expected.”
Met Office warns of ‘vigorous’ thunderstorms this weekend (Image: MET Office) On Monday there is potential for 25-35mm of rain to fall in an hour or so which may lead to some localised surface water flooding.
Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards.
The chance of showers persists into Tuesday, but the weather is set to brighten up again after the storms as from Wednesday high pressure will once again dominate.
The end of next week is expected to be dry and settled.