London braces for five days of rain
Showers forecast from August 4 to August 8, following recent heatwave.
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London is forecast to have five consecutive days of rain from August 4 to August 8. BBC Weather predicts showers every day during this period.
The Met Office and WX Charts also forecast showers starting August 4. WX Charts maps show a rain cloud over the capital, indicating potential rainfall intensity of about 0.5mm per hour.
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This period of wet weather follows a recent heatwave. On July 29, London recorded a temperature of 33C, and a drought was announced across the city.
Return to warmer weather expected
Looking further ahead, BBC Weather's long-range forecast suggests temperatures are likely to return to above average from August 10 onwards. This period, running until August 23, indicates potential for temperatures to be well above the August average, particularly in the south of England.
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Questions this report answers
+Will it rain every day from August 4 to August 8?
Yes, it will rain every day from August 4 to August 8. BBC Weather forecasts daily showers throughout this five-day period, with Met Office and WX Charts also predicting continuous rain starting on August 4.
+How heavy will the rain be during this period?
The rain is expected to be light, with WX Charts indicating a potential rainfall intensity of about 0.5mm per hour. This suggests steady but not extreme downpours over the five days.
+What temperatures can we expect after the rain?
Temperatures are expected to rise above average again from August 10 onwards. BBC Weather's long-range forecast suggests well above-average temperatures, particularly in the south of England, until August 23.
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