Brits hit the beach as heatwave continues

Visitors hit Dorset's Weymouth Beach, UK on Wednesday (August 12) as temperatures continue to soar.

Visitors hit Dorset's Weymouth Beach, UK on Wednesday (August 12) as temperatures continue to soar.

Footage shows beachgoers cooling off on the sea and on the sand despite thunderstorms forecast for later in the evening.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for England and Wales.