Yellow thunderstorm weather warning for Nottingham as Met Office forecasts week of sunshine
Clear skies and sunshine forecast for Nottingham as Met Office warns of thunderstorms
A yellow weather warning is in place for Nottinghamshire this afternoon, the Met Office has said.
The alert for thunderstorms is in place between 12pm and 9pm on Monday June 12.
Torrendial downpours and thunderstorms may bring disruption to parts of the East Midlands, the Met Office has warned.
The weather could cause flooding, power cuts, and public transport disruption, a spokesperson added.
Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-20s this week with moderate humidity and high UV levels, with those going outside advised to drink plenty of water and apply suncream.
Find a day-by-day breakdown from the Met Office below of the weather for the week ahead.
Nottingham’s Weather Outlook:
Monday:
A maximum temperature of 28°C with cloud and outbreaks of sunshine forecast throughout the afternoon.
Light showers are possible between 2pm and 6pm, with a 30 per cent chance of rain.
Wind speeds are predicted to average 9mph with gusts reaching 13mph and temperatures feeling more like 25°C.
UV levels are forecast to be “high” and the pollen count is also set to be “high”.
Tuesday:
Suneshine and clear skies.
A maximum temperature of 27°C and a sunny day ahead from sunrise to sunset.
Wind speeds are predicted to remain moderate at 13mph and gusts of 24mph, with temperatures feeling more like 22°C at times, the Met Office has said.
UV levels are forecast to be “very high” and the pollen count is also set to be “very high”.
Wednesday:
Suneshine and clear skies.
A maximum temperature of 25°C with clear skies and sunshine forecast throughout the afternoon.
Wind speeds are predicted to average 8mph with gusts reaching 18mph and temperatures feeling more like 22°C.
UV levels are forecast to be “very high” and the pollen count is also set to be “very high”.
Thursday:
A maximum temperature of 24°C with clear skies and sunshine.
Wind speeds are predicted to average 7mph with gusts reaching 19mph and temperatures feeling more like 23°C.
UV levels are forecast to be “high” and the pollen count is also set to be “very high”.
Friday:
A maximum temperature of 25°C with clear skies and sunshine forecast.
Wind speeds are predicted to average 4ph with gusts reaching 13ph and temperatures feeling more like 23°C.
UV levels are forecast to be “very high” and the pollen count is also set to be “very high”.