“Temperatures could reach 34C by Wednesday in parts of central, southern or eastern areas and heatwave thresholds are likely to be reached in some places.”

Drivers are being warned of congestion on the roads with the mixture of heavy rain and the start of the school holidays.

RAC’s Rod Dennis said: “As thousands of families take to the car to head off on holiday drivers are going to have to take particular care and could have, not just queues of traffic, but also heavy rain and gusty winds, to contend with.”

He continued: “It is vital motorists check their vehicles are ready for longer drives – breakdowns are never welcome in any weather but being stuck at the side of the road in the wind and rain is surely one of the worst ways of starting a well-earned summer break.”

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