A vast expanse of the UK - including Leicestershire - is set to be drenched by heavy rain as the fourth heatwave of the summer comes to a dramatic end. Stormy weather will also come as latest maps reveal a 765-mile stretch of the UK will be impacted.

Latest maps from WXCharts reveal wet and windy conditions are set to sweep the UK in the coming days, with the disruptive weather expected to primarily affect northeastern Scotland, areas along the eastern English coast and the southwest. However, rainy conditions are predicted to hit the Midlands too, including Leicestershire, reports the Express .

The 765-mile storm is set to hit on Saturday, August 23 according to WX Charts and comes after the UK's fourth summer heatwave has seen many places bake once again, with highs of 33.4C reco

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