A short-lived but intense spell of hot weather is set to hit the UK this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 33C in parts of the country as forecasters warn "severe" thunderstorms may also be on the way.Warm air will move up from Europe on Saturday and through Sunday and Monday, before temperatures dip again on Tuesday to average levels for this time of year, the Met Office said.England and Wales are expected to see temperatures hit the high 20s and low 30s, with high teens and low 20s

A short-lived but intense spell of hot weather is set to hit the UK this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 33C in parts of the country as forecasters warn "severe" thunderstorms may also be on the way.Warm air will move up from Europe on Saturday and through Sunday and Monday, before temperatures dip again on Tuesday to average levels for this time of year, the Met Office said.England and Wales are expected to see temperatures hit the high 20s and low 30s, with high teens and low 20s forecast for Scotland and Northern Ireland.