Exact time thunderstorms to hit Merseyside tonight

Need to knowA yellow weather warning is in place across the North West11:46, 19 Aug 2026Rain and thunderstorms weather on the Liverpool waterfront(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)Everything you need to know about when thunderstorms will hit Merseyside:The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for five regions, including Merseyside. Areas across the UK should expect to see "heavy rain and thunderstorms" tonight.A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for 15 hours, starting from 7pm on Wednesday, August 18 and lasts until 10am on Thursday, August 19. The Met Office said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms likely to lead to some travel disruption and flash flooding."The warning from the Met Office said: "Heavy showers will develop this evening, becoming more frequent and widespread