Southend weather: Rain to bring an end to heatwave tomorrow

Forecasters say today will be another warm day but have warned of the threat of thunderstorms late this evening and overnight.

The Met Office says parts of the East of England could reach up to 27c today, but Southend will largely see temperatures of around 23c/ 24c.

It is set to be another warm and humid night as cloud thickens up, before the threat of rain increases through early tomorrow morning.

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Here is the latest forecast for Southend tomorrow and over the weekend, according to the Met office:

Friday

After a cloudy start, there is an 80 per cent chance of heavy rain between 10am and 1pm, which then reduces to 50 per cent by 4pm.

The rest of the day is expected to be cloudy with a noticeable drop in temperatures – down to 19c.

Forecasters say it will still feel humid.

Saturday

Thankfully the brighter weather will return on Saturday, when a mix of sunshine and cloud are is forecast in Southend.

A top temperature of 20c is expected, with the best of the sunshine likely to be towards late afternoon/ evening.

Sunday

It will be a bright start to Sunday, which again is expected to be dry with only a small threat of isolated showers.

After a clear morning, cloud will begin to set in throughout the afternoon and a top temperature of 20c is again forecast – the average for this time of year.

Monday – Wednesday

Another sunny and dry start to the week is forecast, with the Met Office suggesting temperatures could start to climb to the mid 20cs again by the middle of the week.

In it’s long-range forecast up to June 16, the Met Office says temperatures are likely to be warmer than average.