Thunderstorm warning for Wakefield as sunny weather set to break

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall following a scorching bank holiday weekend.
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.

It comes after a late summer heatwave saw temperatures across the district settle in the high 20s.

But despite the gloriously sunny weekend, temperatures look set to drop this week.

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The yellow warning from the Met Office warns of a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms from this afternoon.

Last month, the Express collected photos and videos from across the district as lightning struck more than 48,000 in a single night.

What's in store?

Today, temperatures are expected to remain high, peaking at around 27°. The Met Office warns of increasing clouds, with "blustery and torrential downpours" into the afternoon.

Temperatures will settle at around 17° overnight.

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wakefield, as temperatures begin to fall.

Rain is expected for much of tomorrow (Wednesday), with highs of 19°. Outbreaks of rain early in the day will turn heavy and persistent.

Temperatures will remain in the high teens through the rest of the week, with a cloudy outlook for all.

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