Weather at Wimbledon: Spectators braced for thunderstorms and wet weather

Tennis fans head to Wimbledon Pack your bags today, as thunderstorms are expected on the first weekend of this year’s championship.

Heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning are expected across SW19 between 12pm and 3pm, but will ease in the afternoon.

There is a 70 chance of thunderstorms at 1 p.m., half an hour before kickoff on Center Court, according to the Met Office.

But spectators on Wimbledon’s 18 courts should enjoy sunny skies from 5 p.m.

Sweltering temperatures are also expected on Saturday, peaking around 30C (86F), the Met Office said.

It is supplied as a yellow health warning has been issued in six regions of the UK, meaning that the use of health services by the most vulnerable could increase.

This warning, issued by the UK Health Service Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office and valid until 9am on Sunday, signals an increased risk for people aged over 65 or with pre-existing conditions.

It was published in London, Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands, and the East and South East of England.

The third round of the men’s and women’s singles will take place this afternoon on Center Court, with world number one Carlos Alcaraz taking on 28th-ranked Nicolas Jarry.

British player Kathy Boulter Today on the Central Court (No. 89) will meet with Alena Rybakina (No. 3) from Kazakhstan.

For those visiting Wimbledon or going out today, Metaburo advice to drink plenty of fluids (except alcohol), wear light-colored clothing, high-factor sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat.

The main risks of extreme heat are dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The first round of the mixed doubles kicks off this morning, with two former finalists, the British pair of Jo Salisbury and Heather Watson, taking on Nathaniel Lemmons of the United States and Juliana Olmos of Mexico.