April showers. a month late: Britain is to face a week of rain, hail and thunder as wet start to May continues - but temperatures will soar to 68F
Britain is set for a warm and sunny week with temperatures hitting nearly 68F (20C) in some areas
But the milder weather is likely to be interspersed with rain, hail and thunder throughout this week
Met Office predicts South of England could see highs of 18C (64F) today and 61F (16C) in the North
Britons flock to parks and beauty spots to make the most of warmest day since March before washout week ahead with heavy downpours and thunder set to sweep the country by tomorrow
The UK is bracing itself for a week of heavy showers this week, with temperatures hitting 53F in the south
Warmest temperatures of 62F will be seen seen across East Anglia and the east of the country tomorrow
Today crowds of people flocked to Newcastle Quayside while others spotted in Wimbledon Common
Published:
12:46 PM May 6, 2021
Norfolk s weather in May has been far wetter than last year, when there was glorious sunshine
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Norfolk and Waveney is set for even more rainfall over the coming days, before temperatures finally begin to pick up next week.
The region has thus far experienced a soaking wet start to May following on from a particularly dry April. This has also caused a real headache for many pubs and restaurants hoping to cash in on easing coronavirus restrictions.
Norfolk has experienced a soaking wet start to May
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In fact, last month was the nation s fourth-driest April since records began and some parts of Norfolk had less than 5pc of their expected monthly rainfall, according to UEA-based Weatherquest.