UK heatwave: Met Office issues thunderstorm warning bringing Nottingham's hot spell to an end

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The blistering temperatures will come to an abrupt end

Days of high temperatures in Nottingham will end with thunderstorms later this week, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for the city.

The warning, which covers much of England, will come into force at 12pm on Thursday (August 2), ending 12 hours later. 

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Areas under the warning can expect “some disruption” on Thursday due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. 

The warning says: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out across parts of England and Wales on Thursday afternoon. 

“The exact location of showers is still uncertain and some places will stay dry all day. However, where the showers do occur they could be torrential, with the additional hazards of lightning, hail and gusty winds.

“The heaviest showers could result in 20-30 mm within an hour, with 24 hour accumulations possibly reaching as much as 70-90 mm where multiple showers affect the same location.”

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Nottingham is set to bask in temperatures of up to 30C this week, with potential for the city to meet the criteria for an official heatwave. 

According to the Met Office, three consecutive days of 27C or more counts as an official heatwave in Nottingham.

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