London will be hit with strong winds, heavy rain and thunder today (Friday) as Storm Evert hits the UK.

London has been the victim of some treacherous conditions over the recent days – with heavy rain, thunder and flooding.

And according to the Met Office, there’s no sign of improvement as the weekend approaches.

It is predicting a day with outbreaks of rain which are likely to be “heavy and persistent”.

Although it might brighten up slightly this afternoon, some areas are likely to still be battered by some heavy and thundery rain.

There are currently no flood warnings in place across London.

The Met Office’s yellow weather warnings for wind also do not cover the London area at this time.

The weekend is predicted to be brighter, but with chances of heavy rain and thunder developing throughout.

Hour-by-hour forecast:

10am – Rain

11am – Light shower

12pm – Rain

1pm – Rain

2pm – Light shower

3pm – Light shower

4pm – Light shower

5pm – Rain

6pm – Cloudy

7pm – Cloudy

8pm – Cloudy

9pm – Cloudy

10pm – Cloudy

Forecast in full:

Today: Unseasonably windy, with coastal gales. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy and persistent for some through the morning. Brighter spells possible by the afternoon, but most places cloudy with showers, heavy at times and potentially thundery. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Tonight: Showers are likely to continue into the evening, only gradually easing later in the night. Some parts staying drier however, especially in the west, with clear spells developing. Winds easing. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

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