The Met Office has issued a warning for hail and thunder in parts of the UK on Thursday, particularly affecting northern and north-western regions. Meteorologist Alex Deakin noted that while rain will clear eastwards on Wednesday evening, showers will continue overnight, with the heaviest rainfall expected in the north-west. Thursday is predicted to be a 'showery day' across Scotland and northern England, with some areas experiencing heavy showers. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain mild. Looking ahead, the weekend is expected to bring drier and brighter conditions as high pressure builds. The forecast for the following week indicates a continuation of dry weather with sunny spells, although some parts of the east coast may experience cooler temperatures due to low cloud and onshore breezes. This weather pattern follows a period of stormy conditions across much of Europe, particularly in Italy and the Balkans, where improvements are also expected on Thursday.