Footage shows parts of SW London being struck by hailstones following scorching temperatures across the UK.
A yellow storm warning for all of England has been issued as temperatures continue to hit 30 degrees in the region.
The Met Office weather service are predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several locations Wednesday and into Thursday.
Today, the Met Office warned people to stay "weather aware" in a statement online.
"With those high temperatures comes the risk of severe #thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, becoming mainly focused across central and southern areas overnight Warnings are in force."
The rains are expected to arrive after an extended heatwave and high pollution warnings across the UK.
One local took to Twitter to discuss the storms.
Storm damage in August....you literally couldn't write this!!! #SWLondon #Whitton.
— MK (@ManiKochar) August 12, 2020
And the worst thing...it's still feels like a 52c 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/EpB5OkMm5e
Teddington Ward Neighbourhood policing team welcomed the storm:
@MPSTeddington Police welcome the rain at Teddington lock bridge. 👮👮. Five minutes of rain can clear the bridge of jumpers quicker then a bus load of Police. pic.twitter.com/AZlpOLWoGP
— Teddington Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team (@MPSTeddington) August 12, 2020
MORE: South West London braces for thunderstorms — hour by hour forecasts
The Met Office have posted a radar loop showing where thunderstorms have developed across the UK this afternoon.
Here's a radar loop showing where thunderstorms have developed across #England and #Wales this afternoon.
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 12, 2020
Most of the storm cells have given frequent #lightning and torrential downpours pic.twitter.com/tQmsB6Wjl9
Have you been hit by a crazy storm? Send us your pictures to our Facebook page or to monica.charsley@newsquest.co.uk.
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