A heatwave set to hit the UK in the next couple of weeks is in doubt, according to a report.
Hot air was predicted to eventually drift over from the continent and reach UK shores.
The Met Office's early weather reports predicted the hot spell to last from July 19 until August 2 - with soaring temperatures expected in the south of England.
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But according to BirminghamLive, the Met Office has now predicted mixed weather in its latest long-range forecast.
Forecasters and meteorologists at the forecasting agency have predicted heavy rain across England next week.
In its long-range weather prediction, the Met Office says: "We could see a continuation of showers and longer periods of rain going into next week, these potentially heavy and widespread."
And forecasters at the agency then add: "From mid-next week onwards, conditions could gradually become more settled with a good deal of dry weather, variable cloud and spells of sunshine, though this is still uncertain.
"The occasional spell of rain and unsettled weather is still possible, particularly over northwestern areas.
"However, most of the UK could see fine and dry conditions with light showers at times."
Temperatures are likely to be around average in the northwest and above-average elsewhere, including in the West Midlands.
The update comes after reports a heatwave could hit England this July - thanks largely to a warm plume from the continent.
Thankfully, from July 21 onwards, the Met Office sounds more promising.
"For the rest of July and into early August, there is a chance of conditions being warmer and drier than average overall," it predicts.
It adds: "Temperatures are likely to be above average, with the south possibly feeling very warm or hot at times."
