Yesterday was the hottest day of the year in the UK as temperatures approached a sizzling 30C.

Beaches and parks were packed with revellers enjoying the weather. 

But the Met Office has warned that temperatures will dip later today, with thunder forecast and gale-force winds in the north.

Meteorologist Emma Smith said: “There will be cooler and fresher conditions, with wind hitting parts of the country.”

“All regions have showers or more prolonged spells of rain”

Weather Outlook forecast

Weather Outlook also says temperatures will dip from today with rain to bring a washout to the country.

Its forecast says: “Monday starts with showery rain in the north of the UK. The south is mainly dry. 

“The rest of the day brings scattered showers and sunny spells to England and Wales. 

“In Scotland and Northern Ireland heavy showers at times merge to give longer periods of rain.

“It will be windy in the north.

“Temperatures range from 12C in the far north west to 22C in south-east England.

“This evening a few showers continue in Scotland but elsewhere it becomes dry. 

“During the second half of the night cloud and rain push across south-west England and Wales.”

“By Wednesday an area of low pressure will be sitting over the UK.

“It keeps things showery generally and in the north-west more prolonged outbreaks of rain are possible. 

“Unsettled and cool conditions continue through the rest of the week. All regions have showers or more prolonged spells of rain. 

“It will be cool for the time of year and at times windy. Drier and brighter periods are most likely to be in the south-east.”

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