Britons set for brief respite from heatwave as thunderstorms to blow heat away

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Britons are set for a brief respite from the heatwave as thunderstorms look set to blow away the heat over the coming days.Temperatures are set to dip in the next few days as thunderstorms will grip the northeast of Scotland.

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Humidity will drop across England, Scotland and Wales, which will cool homes and make for more comfortable sleeping conditions.The drop in temperature comes after Tuesday saw the UK register its 34th day of temperatures over 30C or higher, matching a record set in 1995.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The respite will only last for a few days as residents should prepare for the sixth heatwave to develop later in the week.A large area of low pressure has already caused heavy and thundery rain for millions of people across the north and western parts of the UK.Thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout Scotland throughout Wednesday.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy slow-moving showers that will take place between 10am and 9pm today.

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