Heavy rain and thunder are set to hit England with Brits braced for a week of wet weather.
Flood alerts are in place across the country as southern areas will see the worst of the rain storms.
Despite the downpour, temperatures will reach a humid 23C in parts of the South East of England and Scotland.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain in Wales, the South West of England as well as London and the South East until 10am this morning,
A yellow warning is also in place for thunderstorms in the south of England from midday to 10pm today thanks to an area of high pressure over the UK.
Scattered torrential thundery downpours could flood roads and there is a "small chance" that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, according to the Met Office forecast.
The yellow warning for thunderstorms means trains and bus services could be cancelled or delayed and there is a "slight chance" of power cuts.
Mr Keats said: "For the rest of the week it looks as though high pressure will stick around, influencing the weather over much of northern and central Britain and Ireland, but southern England, and particularly the South East, will remain at risk of further showers.
"With a broadly easterly flow, North Sea coasts will often be cooler and sometimes cloudier, with the best of the sunshine and the warmth in the sheltered west."
What is the weather in my area?
England
London and South East
Cloud will break up through the morning, allowing some warm sunny spells. However scattered heavy showers are also likely to develop, with a risk of thunder. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
South West
Early rain clearing ahead of sunshine and showers. Some showers will be heavy in the afternoon and evening with hail and thunder possible. Humid, and feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
East
Overcast with rain and drizzle for much of the day. Poor visibility at times, particularly over higher ground towards the west. Becoming brighter with drizzle easing, but turning showery during the afternoon. Cooler temperatures towards the north and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
East Midlands
Rain across the southern half of the area to start the day, gradually becoming lighter before easing early afternoon. Likely to stay cloudy with some isolated showers, until these also die away late afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
West Midlands
A band of organised rain will ease through the morning to leave a cloudy day with drizzle and some showers, possibly heavy with hail and thunder. Some sunny spells at times. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Yorkshire and Humber
Mostly cloudy across the region at first, with some fog patches over the Pennines. Cloud breaking up during the morning allowing some sunny spells, continuing to improve with widespread sunshine later. Chance of a shower towards the south. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
North East
Cloud gradually breaking up through the morning to leave a largely dry day with sunny spells, however the odd shower is possible later. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
North West
A bright start in the north with sunny spells during the day. Cloudier conditions further south with some rain at times that may edge northwards, particularly in the evening. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Scotland
A fine, dry and sunny day. Temperatures a touch higher than recent days, particularly away from the east coast. Light southeast breezes. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Wales
A dull start with lingering rain during the morning. Turning drier in the afternoon though rather cloudy with scattered showers later. Feeling muggy for many. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Northern Ireland
Any early cloud and patchy rain or drizzle in north and west soon clearing to leave a fine and sunny day. Feeling warm, especially away from coasts, with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
England flood alerts
- Exmoor Rivers
- Lower Exe Area
- Middle Exe Area
- North Cornwall Rivers
- River Blythe in Warwickshire
- River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
- River Leadon Catchment
- Rivers Frome and Cam
- Rivers in the Forest of Dean
- River Teign area
- Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
- Tributaries in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
- Tributaries in Gloucester
- Upper River Tamar
- Upper Stour and tributaries
Met Office UK five-day weather forecast
Today: Northern areas seeing plenty of warm sunshine, though low cloud affecting some coasts. Cloudy and cool across central parts with rain, heavy at first, turning lighter and patchier. Brighter and warmer in the south with heavy showers and thunderstorms developing.
Tonight: Showers mostly dying out, but some persisting across southern England, perhaps heavy. Cloudy for many, but clear periods across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Tuesday: Warm sunshine again in the north. Cloudier across central and southern areas with some patchy rain or showers, perhaps heavy in the far south.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Largely fine with variable cloud/sunny spells, and warm for most with light winds. Any rain over the far east/southeast soon clearing; chance of an isolated afternoon showers in the west/southwest.
