On the day pubs and restaurants in England can finally allow customers indoors, heavy rain is expected across the country with hail and thunderstorms in some places on Monday. But torrential downpours are expected from now to next week, the Met Office warned. Met Office five-day weather forecastMondayCloudy start in some eastern areas, but sunny spells developing, before showers develop once again. Wednesday to FridayFurther heavy showers for southern areas Wednesday, before a fine and chilly night. In its long-term forecast for Friday 21 May to Sunday 30 May, the Met Office is predicting further bouts of heavy rain and thunderstorms, though drier conditions are expected next week.

Source: Daily Mirror May 17, 2021 10:15 UTC