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 Exact dates BBC Weather experts are forecasting 3 days of London thunderstorms after heatwave All Regions Europe Exact dates BBC Weather experts are forecasting 3 days of London thunderstorms after heatwave July 10, 2026 UK heatwave to last longer than expected as Met Office reveals when London will cool down slightly All Regions Europe UK heatwave to last longer than expected as Met Office reveals when London will cool down slightly July 9, 2026 Summer storms heading to London but hot weather forecast for August bank holiday and Notting Hill Carnival All Regions Europe Summer storms heading to London but hot weather forecast for August bank holiday and Notting Hill Carnival July 8, 2026