Heatwave begins to lift across UK while thunderstorms and rain move in

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Thundery downpours are expected across parts of the country after the UK was hit by a heatwave

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Temperatures are set to cool off across the UK as the country is braced for more rain and thunderstorms into next week, according to the Met Office.

The forecaster said temperatures would be around the high teens and low 20s from Monday, with thundery downpours expected in the South East.