Cold front moves across UK as forecasters warn of hail and thunder

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"A cold snap is pushing across the UK this week as forecasters warn of outbreaks of hail and thunder amid heavy showers. Temperatures are several degrees below the mid-May average across the midlands and northern areas on Wednesday as the country wakes up to a unsettled and blustery morning. It comes as northerly winds drag in cold air from northern Scandinavia and the Arctic circle."

"The Met Office has warned wet conditions could turn thundery with a risk of heavy rain and hail in the east later in the afternoon. Below average temperatures for May are expected on Wednesday (Met Office) However, sunshine is forecast in some areas, particularly in the west of England. Wet and windy weather is expected to continue into Thursday as heavy showers are forecast across the east and west of"

The Independent focuses on reporting developments across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing separating facts from messaging. It highlights investigations into political funding and documentary work on American women fighting for reproductive rights. It states that donations support sending journalists to speak to both sides and that reporting is accessible without paywalls. Separately, a cold snap is expected across the UK, with forecasters warning of outbreaks of hail and thunder amid heavy showers. Temperatures are several degrees below the mid-May average, ranging from about 12 to 17C, with around 14C in the southwest and about 9C in parts of Scotland. Blustery showers occur in the north and south east, and wet conditions may turn thundery with heavy rain and hail later in the afternoon. Sunshine is forecast in some western areas, while wet and windy weather continues into Thursday with heavy showers across the east and west.

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