After the fourth heatwave of the summer, temperatures have plummeted - but the nation is set for a return to balmy conditions, with the Met Office suggesting this weekend could see 'pleasant warmth'

The Met Office has downplayed reports of a 400-mile long band of rain that will reportedly sweep through the UK later this month. According to a report in the Daily Express, citing weather data from WXCharts, a rain storm that will be 403 miles long will hit on Thursday, 28 August.

Provisional Met Office figures show the UK's average temperature from 1 June to 17 August was 16.2C, some 1.6C above the average temperature.

Brits may have to pull out their rain coats and umbrellas later this month - despite being August - as a deadly storm over the Atlantic could have repercussions in the UK

BRITAIN’S skies are not as bright blue today – and the Met Office has revealed the reason why, though there’s a potential bonus coming. It’s thanks to smoke from wildfires

As the week progresses, a cold front will move southwards, helping to push the low pressure away and allowing high pressure to build more widely from the north. This will lead to a gradual clearance of cloud and the arrival of sunnier skies, particularly across northern and eastern parts of the UK on Wednesday.

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for 11 areas and told people they might want to prepare an 'emergency' kit in case of flooding

BRITS are set to enjoy plenty more sunshine today as temperatures soar to 27C to kick off the week. Dry weather is expected to dominate for much of the UK today and tomorrow, following last