Summer heatwaves end with weather warning for ‘intense’ thunderstorms

Heavy storms are expected to move in soon (Picture: Getty) ‘Intense’ thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales could cause travel disruption this week, forecasters have warned. The Met Office said a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards on Wednesday morning. The rain will be a relief for much of the UK, which has been under a severe drought after months of hot weather. But the heavy rainfall could pose risks to drivers from slippery roads, the RAC said, adding that the risk is ‘much greater right now as a result of the prolonged dry spell’. It added that oil, fuel and rubber deposits that have built up will now have been mixed together by light rain, instead of being washed away, which means drivers are at greater risk of skidding on gre