As the UK basks in what is reported to be the hottest day of the year on Tuesday, the rest of the week paints a different picture for Darlington with a weather warning in place for Wednesday and Thursday.

The Met Office website says "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Thursday and may lead to some disruption," for Wednesday and Thursday.

Met Office Weather Forecast for Darlington for the rest of the week:

Wednesday, July 31
Daytime: Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
Night: Partly cloudy
Temperature: High 24°C, Low 15°C
Wind: Gentle breeze
Note: Thunderstorms may cause localised flooding, travel delays, and disruptions.

Thursday, August 1
Daytime: Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
Temperature: High 24°C, Low 14°C
Wind: Gentle breeze
Note: Thunderstorms may cause localised flooding, travel delays, and disruptions.

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Friday, August 2
Daytime: Sunny intervals
Night: Partly cloudy
Temperature: High 25°C, Low 15°C
Wind: Light breeze

Saturday, August 3
Daytime: Cloudy, becoming sunny intervals
Temperature: High 22°C, Low 12°C
Wind: Light breeze

Sunday, August 4
Daytime: Sunny intervals
Night: Cloudy
Temperature: High 21°C, Low 14°C
Wind: Light breeze