Thunderstorm & flood warnings issued for Manchester, Midlands and Northern Ireland TONIGHT

UK saw incredible lightening scenes in the early hours of Monday morning

The UK was dazzled by a thunderstorm which rumbled over the nation at around 3am.

Brits took amazing snaps of the storm, and posted them on Twitter to show off the dramatic scenes.

The storm was pictured over the sea at Lee-on-the-Solent, which forks down to the ocean.

Rain for the next hour in London

The weather is expected to clear up within the next hour.

There is a 75 per cent chance of rain at for the next hour which should clear by the mid afternoon.

Temperatures will likely remain at 19C, dipping to as low as 10C overnight.

In pictures: Super moon! The lunar eclipse over London

The stunning close up images show the haunting moon over London during the lunar eclipse.

The dramatic super blood moon is pictured gradually entering the early stages of the eclipse.

As the moon is completely overshadowed by earth, it appears red as the light bends round the earth.

A super moon is when the moon is in its closest orbit to earth.

The moon pictured at 3am on 16 May 2022

Brit’s put their brollies up in rainy scenes

Windsor was very rainy yesterday, and crowds braved the cold sheet of rain as they headed out to the town.

Despite highs of 22C, the weather was still chilly yesterday and cold raindrops fell from the skies.

Brits didn’t let this ruin their weekend as they headed out to make the most of their Sunday 15 May.

Windsor was busy due to the Royal Horse Show which saw around 1,300 people attend.

Brollies up outside Windsor Castle. Members of the public cover up from the rain

In pictures: Eerie atmosphere as the thunderstorms ravage Britain’s coastline

Wind and rain battered the UK overnight as thunder rumbled overhead and lightening forked across the sky.

The UK was in for a spooky night on 14 May as rain and wind coursed across the nation.

Brits were flagged a yellow storm alert ahead of the looming heatwave. The UK may even see highs of 27C next week.

While warm weather is on the horizon it looks as though it won’t come without the odd storm here and there.

Bolts of lightning illuminate the clouds in the night sky above the lighthouse at Portland Bill in Dorset

Bog off! Brits get stuck in for muddy course in the Peak District over this rainy weekend

This year’s Bog Commander endurance course was a sticky one.

Brit’s got stuck in the mud for this year’s Bog Commander in the Peak District near Buxton.

The six kilometre obstacle course and race through a farm, and get absolutely covered in mud.

It includes a crazy zip wire ride across the Peak District, which is 260 metres long.

Brits confused by the on and off weather

Rain one moment, sun the next, what is going on in the UK?

One moment it’s boiling hot, then pouring with rain. Spring and summer are battling it out as the rain can’t seem to stop.

Brits took to Twitter to moan about the perplexing conditions.

One Twitter user wrote: the weather in the uk is actually a joke why cant it just be WARM i don’t want rain anymore.”

Another wrote: “UK weather you’re messing with my mind.”

A third said: “im soaked, hate the weather in the uk WHY IS IT ALWAYS RAINING.”

HOT HOT HOT! Tuesday reach highs of 24C

The thunderstorms could be well and truly out the way for tomorrow bringing warm sunshine.

It looks as though Tuesday could be the warmest day this week, with temperatures potentially peaking 24C.

The graph shows in the south east the temperature should sit at around 22C, with a cooler breeze along the coastlines.

However the rest of the week could be rainy again, with this weekend being forecast as a wash out.

The orange indicates the warmest parts of the UK at midday tomorrow

In pictures: Sunny Saturday as beach goers make the most of the weather

Dorset was flocked with people all with the same idea: sunning themselves on the beach.

Plenty of people splashed around in the sea and lazed about on the sand, as the sun beat down over the UK.

Temperatures rose to highs of 24C, with little cloud cover and a low breeze sweeping across the coastline on Saturday 14 May.

Some even headed out on paddle boards, enjoying the choppy waves and taking in the gorgeous coastal views.

A person paddle boards in the sea off of Bournemouth beach in Dorset 14 MayCredit: PA

Powerful ‘Flower Moon’ pictured over the Temple of Poseidon

The moon looked exceptionally close to Earth last night, as it is at its closest point to Earth in it’s orbit.

In some parts of the world, the moon was blood red, as a total lunar eclipse occurred.

It will appear red due to the sunrises and sunsets occurring at the same time, reflecting off the moon’s surface.

The Flower Moon occurred just before the eclipse and was pictured floating above the Temple of Poseidon near Athens, Greece.

Crowds of people flocked to watch the amazing spectacle.

People watch a full moon, known as the “Flower Moon”, rising behind the Temple of Poseidon, before a lunar eclipse in Cape Sounion, near Athens, GreeceCredit: Reuters

HEAVY rain to shower the UK today

Brits get your brolly’s at the ready, it’s going to be a wet one.

While the UK had a unseasonably dry April, it seems we are in for a wet May as the UK sees torrential downpours today.

The majority of the rain is likely to hit Ireland, Scotland and the north of England.

The dark blue and green patches indicate the heaviest of the rain expected today.

Thunder storms to kick off the week

Humid hot weather could bring more thunder and lightening across the UK.

Rain is likely to be heavy in places with a risk of thunder across most of the UK, spreading up north.

Sunny spells will appear here and there and a few heavy showers. The end of the day is likely to warm up again, with some sun.

High of 27C expected in south-east England

Tuesday is likely to be the warmest day of this week, with highs of between 25C and 27C in the South East.

It comes after glorious 24C sunshine on Saturday, believed to be the hottest day of the year so far and warmer than the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes.

Supermarket giant Tesco says it expects sales of barbecue food to double this weekend and for there to be increased demand for beer and wine.

Brits face ‘record’ heatwaves this summer

Looking into the long- range summer weather James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, has said: “The overall summer forecast is now pointing towards at least four or five major heatwaves.”

The Met Office’s three-month weather outlook is more conservative, with forecasters predicting a “40% chance” this summer “will be significantly hotter than average”.

Storms caused by ‘plume of warm and humid air’

Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said: “After a warm and sunny day for many parts, we will see showers start to push their way in from the south.

“That’s down to this plume of warm and humid air coming off the continent.

“That’s going to allow some heavy showers to develop and the odd rumbling of thunder as well.

“Down in the south east though, we could see highs of 25C, and that will be the hottest day of the year so far.

“But with that warm and muggy air, we will then see further showers start to push in from the south once again through overnight, and again, a risk of thunder for many southern parts of the country.”

Sunday saw bands of thunder and rain move across the UK

The Met Office said: “Sunday saw bands of showers and thunderstorms move across the UK.

“It was warm in the sunnier moments with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all recording their warmest day of the year so far.”

“Here are the extremes for Sunday 15th May.”

Edinburgh will see highs of 16C today

A cloudy start with a band of heavy rain spreading north.

Drier towards the end of the day with some patchy low cloud.

Fresh southeasterly breeze along the west coast with maximum temperatures of 16 °C.

UK Monday to Thursday forecast

Rain, heavy in places, continuing northwards, followed by sunny spells and scattered heavy showers.

Fine later across many southern then central areas. Warm for most but northeast cooler and misty.

Very warm, perhaps locally hot Tuesday with areas of thundery rain moving north across the UK.

Further thundery rain is likely Wednesday before it turns fresher for most by Thursday.

Londoners will have a dry morning today

Largely cloudy but dry on Monday morning, the cloud slowly breaking to become largely sunny in the afternoon.

A few showers in the north.

Warm though cooler along coastal areas with maximum temperatures of 23 °C.

Met Office advice for road flooding

• If the road is flooded, turn around and find another route. The number one cause of death during flooding is driving through flood water, so the safest advice is turn around, don’t drown.
• Although the water may seem shallow, just 12 inches (30cm) of moving water can float your car, potentially taking it to deeper water from which you may need rescuing.
• Flood water also contains hidden hazards which can damage your car, and just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car’s engine will lead to severe damage.
• Never drive through flood water. Turn around.

UK weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday will bring sunny spells however cloud will build in from the west during the day bringing rain to Northern Ireland and western Britain later.

Wednesday will be largely dry and bright with periods of sunshine and patchy cloud cover. Showers are expected across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Monday’s forecast

A dull start to the day with cloudy skies for most areas and there will be rain across northern Britain which will continue to slowly clear from the south during the day.

It will be brighter further south with cloud breaking to reveal sunny spells but showers will be slow to clear during the morning.

Could we have the ‘hottest day of the year’ this month?

Yesterday could be the hottest day of the year so far – with temperatures soaring to a sizzling 24C as a scorching five-day heatwave hits the UK.

And it’s only going to get hotter – as a North African plume brings soaring temperatures from across the continent.

Previously, May 6 recorded a scorching 23.6C in Faversham, Kent.

In fact, this month could be the hottest May in 100 years as sweltering weather is expected to reach our coasts.

The current record is 27.8C which was recorded in Camden, North London on May 16, 1925.

Brits face ‘record’ heatwaves this summer

Looking into the long- range summer weather James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, has said: “The overall summer forecast is now pointing towards at least four or five major heatwaves.”

The Met Office’s three-month weather outlook is more conservative, with forecasters predicting a “40% chance” this summer “will be significantly hotter than average”.

Could next week be the wettest day of the year?

Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: “Through next week we expect above-average temperatures, the mid- to high-20Cs is possible at times mainly towards the south-east if we see sunshine with this plume.

“But with those high temperatures we could see showers or thunderstorms breaking out.

“It will be warm or perhaps very warm next week, and at times there will be outbreaks of rain.”

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has slashed the odds on late spring rainfall offering 3-1 from 8-1 on next week bringing the wettest day of the year.