- A cold snap is affecting the UK this week, bringing temperatures several degrees below the mid-May average, particularly in the Midlands and northern areas.
- Forecasters warn of outbreaks of hail and thunder amid heavy showers, with northerly winds dragging cold air from northern Scandinavia and the Arctic.
- Wednesday saw blustery showers, with a risk of heavy rain and hail in the east, while temperatures hovered around 14C in the south west and 9C in parts of Scotland.
- Wet and windy conditions are expected to continue into Thursday, with heavy, thundery showers across England and Scotland, and temperatures remaining cool.
- The outlook for Friday and Saturday is drier, though still cool, with warmer weather predicted by the end of next week, potentially reaching over 20C for the bank holiday weekend.
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Cold front moves across UK as forecasters warn of hail and thunder
