Weather map: Where thunderstorms and 35C temperatures could hit UK as Met Office issues warning

The Met Office has issued warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of England, following a record-breaking dry July. Simultaneously, heat alerts remain active as temperatures could reach 35C in certain areas of the UK. This volatile weather pattern combines extreme heat with the potential for severe thunderstorms at the start of the week, creating a contrasting meteorological situation across the country as the region transitions from its driest July on record.