UK weather forecast: Heatwave to return following heavy rain and wind

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The heatwave will return to the UK after a brief period of rain, wind and thunderstorms over the weekend.

After a dramatic drop in temperatures and torrential rain in some parts of the UK, temperatures will again reach into the thirties by the end of the week.

A yellow weather warning for rain was in place for western parts of Scotland on Saturday, while a warning for wind and rain covered Wales and the south of England on Sunday.

 Lightning flashes over Souter lighthouse in South Shields as heavy thunderstorms marked the end of the UK heatwave on Friday.

Torrential downpours and strong winds caused flooding and travel disruption across the UK.

Camp Bestival in Dorset was forced to cancel and adverse weather conditions also resulted in more than 20 flight cancellations, with many of the 4,000 passengers affected only finding out at check-in.

Forecasters have said that the wet weather will be short lived and improvements are expected by Tuesday.

 People enjoy the sunshine on the beach at Clacton-on-Sea in Essex

By the end of the week temperatures will creep into the thirties in some places, with clear skies expected.

“There will also be some sunshine, with the most prolonged sunny skies across far southern areas,” the Met Office said.

“As we head further into August many areas are expected to be fine and dry with plenty of sunshine, but there will be a chance of one or two showers here and there.”

A woman relaxes in the sun in London

The Met Office has also forecast above average temperatures for the months of August, September and October.

In light of the improvement in weather, water companies will be continuing with their plans for hosepipe bans and restrictions.

United Utilities has confirmed its hosepipe ban would start on 5 August in the North West.