There were lightning strikes across parts of Wales last night during the heavy and thundery downpours.

Dramatic footage shows lightning strikes across parts of Wales overnight

It'll stay rather hot and humid, but not quite as much as it was yesterday. We'll also have some heavy thundery downpours.

Wales weather: Hot and humid with thundery downpours

Grass pollen levels will start to fall over the next few days as we welcome in some more unsettled weather conditions by the weekend.

Pollen count: Grass pollen levels falling over the next few days

It'll be another warm night with temperatures holding up plus some thundery downpours throughout the night for some.

Wales weather: Warm overnight with some potentially thundery showers

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It'll be a very wet start to the day with rain continuing to push in from the east with some heavy bursts and weather warnings in force.

Wales weather: A wet start with thundery showers spreading across the country

Thundery showers will fade this evening before more persistent rain will push in from the east with some heavy bursts at times.

Wales weather: Persistent rain pushing in overnight with heavy bursts at times

There'll be some slight relief for those of you that suffer with hay fever tomorrow as levels will fall to low.

Pollen count: Relief for hay fever sufferers tomorrow with low pollen levels

It'll be a mixture of sunny spells and heavy thundery downpours today, with some hail and lightning at times.

Wales weather: Sunny spells and heavy thundery downpours

After a fairly dry start, there will be some showers throughout the day with the risk of the odd rumble of thunder at times.

Wales weather: Some sunny and dry spells with showery outbreaks

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