Thunderstorms, hail and torrential rain are forecast for south and mid Wales.

The short-term forecast doesn’t indicate cooler weather, but in the longer term, Houston could be in the last throes of summer-like temperatures.

A ‘gentle decline’ in temperature is expected over the weekend with heavy downpours, according to the Met Office.

The UK is enjoying “summer’s last hurrah” before heavy rainfall is expected to drench the country over the weekend, the Met Office has said.

The UK is currently experiencing a period of high pressure which will move north and east throughout the week, allowing 'thundery showers' to develop in southern England from Friday, the Met Office sa

The Met Office has told Brits winter weather is coming and the UK is in 'summer's last hurrah' before heavy ran and floods hit this weekend