FORECASTERS have issued a "danger to life" warning as "violent thunderstorms" are expected this evening and are likely to last into tomorrow.

If that wasn't bad enough many Brits will have to battle torrential rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning as well as hail and high winds this evening and Tuesday.

UK weather forecast: There is a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in place for almost the whole of the UK on Monday - as seen in this Met Office weather graphic Credit: Met Office

Thunderstorms will continue in the South and East of England into Tuesday, bringing the risk of flash floods, the Met Office warned Credit: Met Office

Met Office forecaster Luke Miall said: "A pulse is coming up from around south-east England and could give the risk of violent thunderstorms.

"Some will see very heavy rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning, hail and winds all thrown in."

Although western regions would be much drier and would be in for anther muggy night.

Commuters on Tuesday morning are likely in the a wet start in many places but humid air coming up from the south will see warm temperatures first thing.

FLASH FLOODING

Issuing the yellow weather warning on its website, the Met Office said: "Thunderstorms may develop bringing torrential rain and lightning, with possible flooding and disruption to travel."

It added that homes and businesses could be "flooded quickly", with damage to some buildings from "floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds".

There is also the danger of power cuts leaving many without electricity, as well as spray on the roads that could cause traffic chaos.

Rain will continue to blast Scotland and parts of the south tonight. Graphic shows outlook for 10pm on Monday Credit: Ventusky

A car trapped in the middle of a flooded road in Sileby, Leics, on Thursday. Flash flooding is expected again today Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

VIOLENT THUNDERSTORMS

The yellow weather warnings are in place right from the very north coast of Scotland down to Land's End.

Brits should expect deep flash floods - which could cause homes to flood and roads to close.

There is also a chance that hail could result in "rapidly changing, dangerous driving conditions".

The Met Office warns communities could be cut off - and there could even be a danger to life.

The warning was in place from midday on Sunday today until midnight on Tuesday.

By Tuesday though, the yellow warning will move further south, leaving Scotland and Northern Ireland in the clear.

England and Wales will still be at risk of heavy thundery showers and flooding.

Lightning strikes in skies above Brighton during a stormy night over the East Sussex coast on Wednesday Credit: Apex News

WIDESPREAD FLOODING

Helen Roberts, the Met Office's Senior Meteorologist, told Sun Online: "There will certainly be flooding — lots of localised flooding, which means some villages could be dry while neighbouring villages are completely saturated in heavy downpours.

"That's definitely going to be an issue.

"These conditions are especially dangerous for drivers who may be driving down a road at some speed in clear conditions and then all of a sudden they're in a heavy downpour.

"At the moment we have a broad warning area covering pretty much all of England because there's a lot of uncertainty about where will be worst affected."

But once the storms clear, the UK is set for a hot week.

As the continent basks in highs of over 40C, we will feel the benefit with hot air coming westwards.

Wednesday and Thursday are set to be the hottest of the year so far — with the mercury tipping over the 30C mark.

By Friday temperatures could hit 32C in the south but things will be much cooler in the north with temperatures around the 16C mark.

Workers in the village of Corstorphine, Scotland, battle to prevent their business from flooding Credit: Alamy Live News

A pedestrian in Manchester battles through a downpour earlier today Credit: Cavendish Press

These two women in Manchester city centre were in for a soaking despite having an umbrella Credit: Cavendish Press

A driver battles through the flooding near Leeming in Yorkshire Credit: PA:Press Association

A 2,000-mile wide block of hot air is engulfing all of Europe, bringing high temperatures and storms right across the continent

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