UK weather: Maps show exact areas rain will hit TODAY in washout after Brits flocked to beaches in 34C heat

A MAP has revealed the exact areas rain will hit today after Brits flocked to beaches in 34°C heat.

Temperatures across the UK are set to cool over the coming week, the Met Office has said.

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The hot period in the south and east is being replaced by a “westerly airflow” which will bring showers, longer spells of rain and a return to more average temperatures for the time of year.

But the warm conditions and sunshine are likely to linger in the far east and south east of England on Tuesday, where temperatures could reach 27°C to 29°C.

Elsewhere will cool as a band of rain moves in from the Atlantic, the forecaster said.

The north west of the UK could experience heavier rain on Wednesday evening and into Thursday with “relatively high rainfall totals possible” for some western and north-western high ground.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Chris Bulmer said: “The UK’s weather is transitioning to a less warm, rather more unsettled period in the coming days, though those in the south east will keep the drier warmer theme on Tuesday, and at times beyond this.

“While a mixture of conditions is likely through the week, with various bands of rain moving from west to east at times, there’s a signal for some more persistent and heavy rain on Thursday for those in northern and western parts of the UK.

“While there are still some details to work out, some western hills could see in excess of 50mm of rain through the period, with 15-30mm of rain likely quite widely in the north and west.

“Those further south and east are likely to see lower rainfall totals in general through the week.

“Winds will also be a notable feature for the time of year, particularly in parts of the west.”

It comes after the temperature reached 34.8°C in Cambridge on Monday.

A yellow heat health alert for the East and West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, North West and London, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), will remain in force until 9am on Wednesday.

The UKHSA alert means those who are particularly vulnerable, such as the elderly with multiple health conditions, are likely to struggle to cope with the heat, and action may be required in the health and social care sector.

Caroline Abrahams, charity director of Age UK, said any older person living with health conditions should stay as cool as they can and advised friends and neighbours to offer help with picking up prescriptions or groceries.

The Met Office recommended that people keep curtains closed during the peak of the day and drink a lot of water.