- The Met Office forecasts blustery showers, heavy rain, and possible hail and thunder for the UK, marking a stormy start to summer after a record-breaking sunny and warm spring.
- Temperatures are expected to remain mild in the mid- to high-teens, a contrast from May's peaks of 29.3C, with Scotland seeing 13C and London experiencing 19C on Thursday.
- Meteorologist Clare Nasir predicted wet weather and stronger winds, especially along channel coasts, with rain tracking eastward and potential for hail and thunder over the weekend.
- The UK experienced its warmest and sunniest spring on record, with the Met Office noting record mean temperatures and sunshine across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
- Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle highlighted that the UK's changing climate is leading to more frequent extreme conditions, such as prolonged dry, sunny weather, alongside natural variations.
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Thunderstorm warning as Met Office forecast heavy rain to batter Britain
