It looks like the UK’s heatwave is set to come to an end as the remnants of a powerful hurricane swirling along the US east coast is due to hit Britain. Forecasters have warned that Hurricane Chris will finally bring colder air and rain to the UK, after sweeping across the Atlantic with winds of up to 105mph. Although it’s been categorised as an ‘intense’ category two storm, it will have deteriorated considerably by the time it reaches Europe, but it will still disrupt the weather in Britain, which has seen a weeks-long heatwave. This satellite handout image obtained from the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Chris (Picture: AFP) A yellow weather warning is in place for London and South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales and the West Midlands, meaning there is ‘the potential for heavy and slow-moving thundery downpours in places’. The Met Office said there could be ‘some flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, perhaps leading to some damage to buildings’, as well as a ‘good chance driving conditions will at times be affected by spray and standing water, leading to some minor journey delays’. Amazon mocked for AmaZen mental health 'cry closets' set up on factory floor It added that there may be ‘some short term loss of power and other services due to lightning strikes’. Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said that tropical storm Chris ‘will influence the weather but we cannot tell what that influence will be at the moment because it is still developing’. Meteorologist Aidan McGivern, speaking in a Met Office Facebook post, said: ‘Developments on the other side of the pond could very well disrupt weather patterns in the vicinity of the UK. ‘Tropical storm Chris is predicted to become a hurricane and move north over the next few days. ‘(By the weekend) Chris is likely to join the jet stream and its remnants are likely to be carried towards the UK. ‘Now, those uncertainties mean there are big differences in the forecast for the start of next week. ‘One projection showing low pressure just to the west of the UK is bringing wind and rain, but on another Chris is barely there. ‘One common theme emerging from the start of next week is that low pressure will be a little closer and the weather will turn more changeable than we have seen recently.’ The rain will be much-needed for the UK that has been basking in a weeks-long heatwave, but it is still too early to write off the summer as warm weather is still expected over the coming week. Average summer temperatures are 19C (66F) but across the UK we have seen 10C above that, according to Ms Maxey. Got a story for Metro.co.uk? If you have a story for our news team, email us at webnews@metro.co.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.<doc-sep>Weather: Hurricane Chris set to bring boiling temperatures to UK top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The hurricane originally formed off the North Carolina coast early Sunday and sustained winds of 60 miles per hour (96 kph) on Monday. However, it was downgraded to a tropical storm on Thursday and changed its path. Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst described the conditions, saying: “The low pressure system is an association with ex-hurricane Chris. “However, much of that activity will move towards Iceland. “What it does do is introduce warmer air from the South across much of the UK. “Highs around 31C, possibly 32C by Sunday across southern parts of England.” The forecaster added: “It will be a weekend of plenty of sunshine across much of England and Wales.” Even though the heatwave will not come to an end, today will finally be the day rain briefly returns to the UK as the whole of Wales and parts of England will be hit by heavy downpours, thunder and even hail. Hurricane Chris will bring temperatures to reach 32C over the weekend UK heatwave in pictures: Baking Britain cracks in hot weather Tue, July 3, 2018 Baking Britain cracks as the hot weather continues. Play slideshow PA 1 of 11 Cracks are appearing in the dry banks of March Haigh reservoir Met Office meteorologist said: "We will see some heavy showers developing, particularly later on this morning and into this afternoon. “Some of these shower will be slow-moving heavy with hail and thunder at times. “As a result we have a metal responder stop warning in face for the rest of today.” Britain is currently experiencing the longest heatwave in five years<doc-sep>Thunderstorms look set to strike the UK on Friday evening before rains give way to sweltering temperatures on Wimbledon finals weekend. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for large parts of southern England, Wales and the East Midlands, as heavy rains and thunder are expected to arrive. Between two and three centimetres of rain an hour could fall during the storms, which may produce flooding in some isolated areas. The stormy weather is being caused by the remnants of Hurricane Chris, which has drawn a front of low pressure across the Atlantic from the East Coast of America. However, the storm will then allow a new warm front from the south to sweep across the UK on Saturday, leading to what should be a warm and dry weekend for most. On Sunday, temperatures in London look set to reach 28C, while parts of southern and central England could see the mercury soar to 31C or 32C. “Weather warnings are only in place on Friday until 8pm, there may still be a couple of isolated showers after that, but most should be left with some pretty clear skies for the rest of the evening,” said Met Office meteorologist Dean Hall. “Any remaining cloud should burn off by Saturday morning, leaving generally fine and dry weather. “In areas of England such as Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire of Northamptonshire, we should see up to 31C on Sunday, with the small possibility of temperatures reaching 32C.” UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies Show all 35 1 /35 UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies People on the beach at Croyde Beach in North Devon PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies People enjoy the sun at Carsington Water in Derbyshire PA 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weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies People on the beach in Brighton PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies Woman relax in the sunshine on the beach in Hastings, Sussex PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies People enjoy their lunch break in the sunshine near Tower Bridge in London PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies Police horses drink from a water fountain during the hot weather in Green Park PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies Anglers fish on New Brighton beach on the Wirral, Merseyside as the sun rises over the Port of Liverpool and the River Mersey PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies A family of lemurs enjoy an ice lolly at Yorkshire Wildlife Park PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies People enjoy the sunshine in St James's Park in in London AFP/Getty Images UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies A duck swims in the algae covered lake in St James's Park, London PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies A couple cycle in the sunshine around Bewl Water in Kent PA UK weather: Temperatures soar as heatwave intensifies A man takes a break in the sun on Southbank, London PA The new warm front has also reduced the likelihood the roof on Centre Court at Wimbledon will need to be deployed on finals weekend. There is a small possibility a short shower may interrupt the women’s final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber at SW19 on Sunday, but men’s final day looks set to be a balmy affair. “It is most likely to stay dry and warm, especially on Sunday, where there should be play all day,” Mr Hall added. “Saturday there is a chance of some isolated showers, but the general outlook is for warm, dry conditions for Wimbledon over the weekend.”<doc-sep>
Tropical Storm Chris could interrupt UK heatwave The remnants of Hurricane Chris could end the scorching temperatures the UK has experienced over the past few weeks. The Atlantic hurricane will bring colder air and rain to the UK, however there is still “uncertainty” about the possible track the storm will take. Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said the hurricane “will influence the weather but we cannot tell what that influence will be at the moment because it is still developing.” The storm will be an ex-hurricane by the weekend when it may hit the UK. Fresher conditions are expected in northern England and Scotland, which could lead to rain showers at the start of next week. However, London, southern England and Wales will continue to enjoy scorching temperatures and the ongoing heatwave which began more than two weeks ago. Meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: “Developments on the other side of the pond could very well disrupt weather patterns in the vicinity of the UK. “Tropical storm Chris is predicted to become a hurricane and move north over the next few days. Hurricane Chris: The predicted track of Hurricane Chris which is travelling across the Atlantic “By the weekend Chris is likely to join the jet stream and its remnants are likely to be carried towards the UK. “Now those uncertainties mean there are big differences in the forecast for the start of next week. “One projection showing low pressure just to the west of the UK is bringing wind and rain, but on another Chris is barely there. “One common theme emerging from the start of next week is that low pressure will be a little closer and the weather will turn more changeable than we have seen recently.” Hurricane Chris track: Storm Chris could bring colder air to the UK Hurricane Chris is moving north-eastward toward Newfoundland is likely to become a post-tropical cyclone by Thursday, the U.S National Hurricane Center said. Chris, the second hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season, was about 700 miles (1,125km) southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland, with maximum sustained winds of 85mph (140kph), the NHC said in an advisory on Wednesday. The storm is currently located between South Carolina and Bermuda and is expected to track towards the far east of Newfoundland, which may be the only location it briefly makes landfall. The rain will be much-needed for the UK as the country has been basking in temperatures 10C above the summer average, according to Ms Maxey. Hurricane Chris track: The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms on Friday