The UK was enjoying another balmy day, with the prospect of temperatures hitting a record for the time of year.
But thunderstorms were forecast for the evening, with a yellow severe weather warning covering most of England, Wales and Scotland from 6pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday.
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