Europe BBC Weather’s Kirkwood warns UK to face thundery hail-filled downpour BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has warned a band of rain is set to sweep across the country brining hail and thundery downpours. Read more About Author OTW Observer See author's posts Post navigation Previous Big Waves, High Winds and Widespread Rain tonight and tomorrow – Hawaii News NowNext Icy winds to follow ‘intense band of rain’ Related Stories Will it snow in London in February? Weather expert gives verdict All Regions Europe Will it snow in London in February? Weather expert gives verdict February 4, 2026 BBC Weather gives exact dates for London 2-week rain washout All Regions Europe BBC Weather gives exact dates for London 2-week rain washout February 4, 2026 Met Office verdict on whether snow could hit London this week All Regions Europe Met Office verdict on whether snow could hit London this week February 3, 2026