Met Office issues 15-hour weather warning for Merseyside

NewsLiverpool NewsWeatherHeavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast tonight10:36, 19 Aug 2026The 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."‌Regions included in the alert are the North West, North East, East Midlands, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber.‌The warning from the Met Office said: "Heavy showers will develop this evening, becoming more frequent and widespread overnight. These are likely to bring 15 to 20 mm i