After months of punishing heat and wildfires, rain is finally arriving—but it’s a double-edged sword. The parched ground can’t absorb the downpours, risking flash floods as heavy showers sweep south from Scotland, especially Thursday. While much of England and Wales desperately welcome this first meaningful rain in weeks, London and the South East stay dry and sunny with temps in the low 20s. Drought has hit millions with water restrictions, and record-breaking heat fueled devastating fires—including one that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge. Forecasters warn unsettled weather will persist through Friday, with a drier Saturday, but don’t ditch the sunscreen: warm, humid spells—and even a late-season heatwave in September—are still possible. It’s a mixed bag—some relief, some risk, and more uncertainty ahead.
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