Weather: Thunder and heavy rain storms to drench UK - here’s the forecast for Liverpool this week

The UK is set for a washout this week as the Met Office warns of heavy downpours and thunderstorms, with more than two inches of rain expected to fall in some areas.

A weather warning has been issued for a part of north east Scotland, but the rain is expected to last throughout the week affecting much of the country.

What has the Met Office said?

The Met Office has warned there will be a drastic shift in the weather bringing “heavy rain and blustery winds” in from the west and across the UK.

A cold front will sweep from east to west on Monday bringing a bout of wet weather, with some areas also at risk of hail and thunder.

Nicola Maxey, Met Office forecaster said: “Hail and thunder is also a risk to the North and West, so Monday heralds a real change to autumnal-style weather..”

Met Meteorologist Adam Thornhill added that the change is due to a shift in the position of the jet stream causing conditions to feel more autumnal, bringing cooler temperatures and blustery showers to much of the country.

Five-day weather forecasr for Liverpool

The autumnal weather looks set to be hanging over the city this week, with forecasters predicting a wet and colder few days ahead.

Sunshine and showers this afternoon will make way for more persistent rain overnight and into Tuesday morning, with a high of 16°C today.

Afternoon rain will hit the city during Tuesday and Wednesday and the temperature could gradually rise towards the weekend, with a possible high of 18°C on Thursday.

Wednesday into Thursday should be a slightly drier period, however this will change later in the week.

The weekend will see more persistent rain and less chance of sunny spells.

However, worry not Liverpudlians, as next week looks set to me much drier and brighter as we make our way through the first few days of October.

So, with the weather looking a bit gloomy, why not plan a few things to do indoors. Here’s a few ideas....