When will the next heat wave hit the Midlands?

The Midlands has enjoyed a mini heatwave since May, enjoying temperatures of around 24 degrees Celsius in recent days. However, violent storms will bring the warm weather to an abrupt end later today.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in effect from midday until 10pm on Sunday 12 May. Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding and power outages as a result of the heavy downpours.

There is bad news for those hoping temperatures will continue to rise after the storm – forecasters say Britons are unlikely to see similar figures for at least the rest of May.

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The Met Office expects temperatures to drop into the teens as a result of the storms. Although some sunny spells are forecast, strong winds will make it feel colder than it really is, especially on Thursday and Friday.

The rest of the month is also set to see temperatures “generally around average or slightly above average”. The forecast for May 16-25 states: “Changeable with showers developing during the day across the UK later in the week and into the weekend. Heaviest showers and highest risk of thunderstorms in southern parts. Temperatures generally around or just above average, although with winds tending to be light, it still feels warm in sunnier areas.

“Over the weekend there are signs that the showers may start to ease from the north with drier, more settled conditions likely to settle in for a while. Confidence falls in the coming week, with unclear signals of how prolonged the influence of higher pressure will be. So, after a potentially more stable period of weather, unsettled conditions are likely to return during the week, with wetter conditions in the west more likely than below.”