Will it rain in London today? Forecasters give verdict as dark clouds gather

London has seen its first rain in weeks as dark clouds gathered over parts of the capital. There were passing showers between 5:20am and 11:00am in parts of the city on Sunday, following the prolonged dry spell. More are forecast for later in the evening, with AccuWeather predicting a 55 per cent probability of precipitation and an 11 per cent chance of thunderstorms. With the exception of a small flurry of showers on July 5, the city has not seen a proper downpour since June 27.Storm clouds gathered over Barking on SundayESIt has meant gardens and parks have turned to tinder-boxes, prompting a spate of wildfires.The move was announced by Thames Water and follows a number of similar restrictions in the South-East of England.It means hosepipes should not be used in gardens, for cleaning cars, filling paddling pools or swimming pools, or cleaning windows.The sweltering weather is set to continue with heatwave temperatures above 30C forecast in London next week. WX Charts is predicting the hot conditions will reach a peak on Wednesday, July 29. Gardens and parks in London have turned to tinder-boxes, prompting a spate of wildfires.GettyForecasts suggest the capital will bask in a heatwave throughout the week, with UK temperatures rising as high as 35C.It would mark the fourth heatwave in the city so far this yearThe new forecast comes as heat alerts were in place across parts of England with officials warning that temperatures were likely to impact on health and wellbeing.Read MoreThe yellow heat health alerts have been issued for London, South East, the East Midlands, East of England, South West and West Midlands.