FAMILIES were out enjoying the soaring temperatures today as the mercury soared to 28°C.
At Arrow Valley Lake in Redditch, people were making the most of the sunshine, enjoying outdoor games, ice creams and the new swan pedalos on the lake.
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Operators of the council’s recently introduced swan-shaped crafts said they had been busy all week.
It comes at the perfect time with children having broken up from school a fortnight ago.
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But, the nice weather is not set to last and a weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms and heavy showers across the Midlands.
The weather is set to turn around 1am tomorrow morning (Thursday) with the yellow weather warning from the Met Office then in place for the rest of the day.
The south-east is most likely to be affected but, the Met Office says, it could extend to central regions.
People are being urged to be on their guard as spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
There may be delays and cancellations to rail and bus services and some homes or businesses could fall victim to flash flooding.
Powercuts are also a possibility,
There is a small risk of 60mm worth of rain falling within two to three hours.
