WEATHER: Thunderstorms and rain this weekend in Bournemouth

Across the south west we have been issued a second weather warning this week, for heavy rain with the chance of flooding. 

A yellow weather warning has been put in place from 00.01am on Saturday until 11.59pm on Sunday.

The Met Office has warned of potential flooding and transport disruption, with 100mm of rainfall predicted in some areas of the county.

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For the rest of today, Friday, July 23, the weather will be staying bright and warm with highs of 26C in Bournemouth.

Cloud will start to form by the evening and thunderstorms are possible, according to local forecaster Bournemouth and Poole Weather. 

Warm & sunny to start the day though a noticeable easterly wind will pick up and through the late afternoon cloud will start to increase from the south leading to the potential for rain (& lightning) later this evening. Top temps 24-26C @DorsetSnow @portlandukwx @Bournemouthecho

— Bournemouth & Poole Weather (@BournemouthWea1) July 23, 2021

And here’s what the weather currently has in store according to the Met Office forecast but obviously this may be subject to change.

Friday, July 23

1pm – sunny, 24c

4pm – sunny intervals, 24c

7pm – cloudy, 23c

10pm – cloudy, 19c

Saturday, July 24

7am – rain, 18c

10am – cloudy, 19c

1pm – partly cloudy with rain, 20c

4pm – partly cloudy, 20c

7pm – partly cloudy, 19c

10pm – partly cloudy, 18c

Sunday, July 25

7am – cloudy, 17c

10am – stormy, 19c

1pm – stormy, 20c

4pm – partly cloudy with rain, 21c

7pm – partly cloudy with rain, 20c

10pm – cloudy, 18c

Looking ahead into next week, it looks settled and warm with highs of 26C predicted for Monday, getting slightly warmer towards the middle of the week.