The Midlands has basked in a mini May heatwave, enjoying temperatures of around 24C for the last few days. However violent thunderstorms are set to bring the warm weather to an abrupt end later today.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, which will be in place from noon to 10pm on Sunday, May 12. Forecasters say there is a risk of flooding and power cuts as a result of the heavy showers.
There's bad news for those hoping temperatures would continue to rise after the storm - forecasters say it is unlikely Brits will see similar figures for at least the rest of May at least.
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The Met Office expects temperatures to tumble into the teens following the storms. Although some sunny spells are predicted, strong winds will make it feel colder than it actually is, particularly on Thursday and Friday.
The remainder of the month is also set to see temperatures "generally around or just a little above average". The forecast for May 16 to 25 states: "Changeable with showers developing by day across the UK during the latter part of the week and over the weekend. The heaviest showers and greatest risk of thunderstorms across southern parts. Temperatures generally around or just a little above average, though with winds tending to be light, still feeling warm in sunnier areas.
"Over the weekend there are signs that showers may start to ease from the north with drier, more settled conditions probably becoming established for a time. Confidence lowers into the following week with signals unclear how prolonged the influence of higher pressure will be. So after a potentially more settled spell of weather, unsettled conditions are likely to return during the week with the wettest conditions in the west. Above average temperatures more likely than below."
