Beer garden Brits brave torrential rain and gales to hit the pubs in weekend weather washout

BRITS have braved torrential rain and gales today to hit pub gardens in a weekend weather washout.

Despite the wet weather people were determined to enjoy their Saturday – sitting outside for pints and coffee under umbrellas and heading out for walks.

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This woman didn’t let the rain in Sheffield deter her from a drink[/caption]

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Lads managed to find some cover in Borough Market for a drink[/caption]

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Drinkers in Sheffield enjoying the day despite the damp weather[/caption]

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A group of women enjoy a wet and windy birthday celebration in Sunderland this afternoon[/caption]

It is in stark contrast to yesterday’s sunshine and blue skies.

But not to be put off Brits have been snapped enjoying their days off, bundled up in anoraks and brandishing umbrellas.

Pub garden plans and Saturday lunches out with pals may have been dampened – with Brits only allowed to enjoy drinks and food outdoors.

But, being well-used to being outside with friends after months of lockdown, people have boldly carried on with their plans.

The Met Office warned of “persistent rain, heavy at times, may cause some difficult driving conditions and travel disruption”.

Adding: “Rain will be heavy at times, especially Saturday morning.

“Rain may ease in some areas during the afternoon before becoming heavier and more persistent again during the evening.

“25 to 50 mm of rain may fall quite widely across the warning area and as much as 75 to 125 mm is possible over parts of the Brecon Beacons.”

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Brave hikers warming up with a cup of something hot in the rain[/caption]

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Shoppers in Ely queued around the block with umbrellas for a market[/caption]

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The grounds at Manchester City cleared after a hailstorm today[/caption]

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A pub garden in Swansea is empty after getting soaked in a downpour[/caption]

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Others huddled out of the rain next to bike rikes in London[/caption]

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People didn’t let the rain put them off buying some flowers[/caption]

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A family make the most of the day out in Blackpool despite the bad weather[/caption]

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A cyclist rides through a puddle following heavy rainfall overnight in north London[/caption]

Rain is blighting almost all areas of the country today, moving from the south to the north over the day.

The temperature will remain mild but with plenty of rain and wind still.

Tomorrow is still set for showers but some sunny breaks in the north and south east.

Stormy weather and torrential rain brought a flood warning today after it sent river levels surging.

Families in low-lying areas especially in river valleys were told to beware.

The Environment Agency issued a flood alert as two rivers in the Midlands rose following a night of heavy rain.

And five flood alerts are out in South Wales where rain has bucketed down too.

With more rain forecast, the Environment Agency said people should check the ‘alert’ website frequently, just in case.

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A jogger bravely gets out for his exercise on Wimbledon Common[/caption]

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Wet weather across South Wales causing difficult driving conditions for traffic on the M4[/caption]

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Walkers in Birmingham trying to keep dry on Cannon Hill Park[/caption]

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Walkers brave the wet conditions and heavy rain drizzle in the morning on Wimbledon Common[/caption]