A domestic heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with temperatures reaching up to 32 °C in southern England by Saturday, according to the Met Office.

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for much of England, with temperatures potentially reaching 33C (91F) this weekend, highlighting risks for vulnerable populations.

The Met Office’s new Azure-based supercomputer aims to enhance 14-day forecast accuracy to levels comparable with current seven-day forecasts.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms, with the potential to cause flooding in parts of England and Wales, according to the Met Office.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, predicting potential flooding and disruption across much of Wales and southern England.

Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.