Downpours soak Wimbledon fans and bring flood warnings but forecasters believe ...

Downpours soak Wimbledon fans and bring flood warnings but forecasters believe ...
Downpours soak Wimbledon fans and bring flood warnings but forecasters believe ...

Britain has been battered with rain and downpours that have soaked Wimbledon fans leading to warnings of floods even though forecasters believe a heatwave could be on the horizon later this month. 

Heavy showers are set to lash most of the country, especially eastern Scotland and northern England, but the 60mph gales on the Channel coasts seen a few days ago will ease. 

Three flood alerts are in place across the country by the River Cut in Berkshire, the River Tern in Shropshire and the River Loddon in Hampshire. 

And the drizzly weather is expected to continue overnight with muggy temperatures of 59F (15C) seen across most of the country.

But spirits weren't dampened as Brits clutched umbrellas as they poured into Wimbledon in good spirits to watch day eight of the tennis tournament. 

Heavy showers are set to lash most of the country, especially eastern Scotland and northern England, but the 60mph gales on the Channel coasts seen a few days ago will ease. Pictured: A motorist struggles through flooded streets in Dunsden, Oxfordshire

Heavy showers are set to lash most of the country, especially eastern Scotland and northern England, but the 60mph gales on the Channel coasts seen a few days ago will ease. Pictured: A motorist struggles through flooded streets in Dunsden, Oxfordshire

But spirits weren't dampened as Brits clutched umbrellas as they poured into Wimbledon in good spirits to watch day eight of the tennis tournament. Pictured: Fans wait in the rain after showers delayed Wimbledon play

But spirits weren't dampened as Brits clutched umbrellas as they poured into Wimbledon in good spirits to watch day eight of the tennis tournament. Pictured: Fans wait in the rain after showers delayed Wimbledon play

A DFDS ferry arrives at the Port of Dover in Kent during strong winds of up to 60mph which are expected to ease off as the day goes on

A DFDS ferry arrives at the Port of Dover in Kent during strong winds of up to 60mph which are expected to ease off as the day goes on

Waves crash and batter the promenade in Dover, Kent, during strong winds earlier this morning

Waves crash and batter the promenade in Dover, Kent, during strong winds earlier this morning  

Supporters huddled together under cover on Henman Hill to watch the excitement unfold on centre court as players battle it out for the title and £1.7million prize money.  

The mercury is set to rise by dinner time tomorrow but with it comes the risk of heavy rain and thunder in the east of England - putting a threat on pubs planning to show the Euro 2020 semi-final between England and Denmark in their gardens. 

But in a win for England fans the semi final at Wembley stadium in London can expect dry skies, according to forecasters. 

A Met Office spokesman said: 'As is typical for the time of year, confidence is relatively low for this period, but fine and dry weather for much of the UK is most likely for the rest of July. 

'There is however the possibility that occasional spells of rain may impact northwestern

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