Thunderstorms set to hit Birmingham despite heatwave - here’s when

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for seven regions across the UK on the day that is also set to be the hottest day of the year.

The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning of thunderstorms for Saturday (9 September) from 2pm to 9pm. The forecaster said the storms will hit the majority of regions across the UK “leading to some disruption” and “a few heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible”.

It adds that a few places may see heavy and slow moving downpours “during the afternoon and early evening” - and where these develop rain from 30 to 50mm is possible in one to two hours or less.

Large hail and lightning are also additional hazards. The Met Office warns that there is a “slight chance” of power cuts, homes and businesses being flooded, and delays and cancellations to bus and train services.

The break in the weather will come on the same day that is also predicted to be the hottest day of the year.

Birmingham weather forecast

The yellow weather warning is in place this Saturday for thunderstorms in Birmingham. Although temeperatures are set to rise to a scorching 29 degrees on Saturday, a yellow weather warning is in place throughout the day.

It will be another hot day on Sunday (September 10) as well, with temperatures set to hit 27 degrees, although some light rain is forecast in the evening.

An amber heat warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most parts of England is set to remain in place until Sunday evening (September 10) at 9pm. It means that impacts are likely to be felt across the health service, with those aged above 65 or those with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular disease at greater risk, - potentially putting more stress under the NHS.