THUNDERSTORMS are set to batter Britain this weekend before a 20C heatwave next week.
The Met Office has warned Brits to brace for “heavy, blustery showers” today.
It comes as Brits prepare to bask in 20C heat as the lockdown rules are eased to allow groups of six to meet outdoors.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 20C just in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: “Temperatures should start to pick up… the general trend is largely fine weather into the Bank Holiday weekend.”
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