The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms in Liverpool following scorching temperatures.
The yellow weather warning comes into force on Thursday from 11am and remains in place until 8pm the same day.
It covers the whole of the North West, Wales, Midlands, North East and Northern Ireland.
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Liverpool and the whole of Merseyside is set to be battered by heavy showers.
The Met Office warning said: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
"There is a small chance that some rural communities could temporarily become cut off by flooded roads."
The thunderstorm warning comes after sunshine in Liverpool, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 27C on Wednesday.
The forecast for the North West said: "A bright start for many on Tuesday with any fog patches soon clearing. Feeling very warm to locally hot by the afternoon with prolonged sunshine throughout the day. Maximum temperature 28C.
" A fine end to the day with late sunshine. Further clear skies into the night, bringing a risk of some fog patches. Staying dry throughout but feeling humid. Minimum temperature 14C.
" Plenty of sunshine on Wednesday and feeling very warm to locally hot. Skies clouding over later as cloud moves in from the west. Maximum temperature 28C.
" Scattered showers on Thursday and Friday, heavier and possibly thundery on Thursday. Drier on Saturday but a few showers are still possible. Turning cooler."
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