Britain's Easter heatwave will end with a bang today as thunderstorms and hail sweep in across the country.
Sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes and gusty winds will break out across central and northern England from this afternoon, with the Met Office issuing a thunderstorm warning from 1pm amid concerns over power cuts.
Forecasters warned of damage to buildings and structures from lightning strikes as well as train delays - adding that driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water or hail, leading to longer journey times by car.
Deckchairs and sun beds lie stacked on a deserted Bournemouth beach in Dorset in the rain this morning
People shelter from the rain as they walk a dog along the seafront at Bournemouth beach this morning
A man goes for a swim on a near-deserted Bournemouth beach in Dorset this morning as the weather conditions turn
A deserted Bournemouth Pier in the rain today as the Met Office warns of possible 60mph gusts leading to a named storm
Deckchairs are placed out ready for use - but with no takers - on a deserted Bournemouth beach in Dorset this morning
Deckchairs lie stacked in Bournemouth today as forecasters warned the weather will remain unsettled until the weekend
Up to one inch of rain could fall within an hour, with the weather expected to remain unsettled until the weekend - and the Met Office has also warned of possible 60mph gusts leading to the eighth named storm of the season.
Flooding of homes and businesses is also possible, with the warnings representing an end to the scorching weather that has seen temperatures get above 73F (23C) somewhere in the UK for six days in row up to yesterday.