Met Office issues 15 hour weather warning for Merseyside

NewsLiverpool NewsWeatherA risk of floods, lightening and hail has been issued10:52, 25 Aug 2026Updated 10:53, 25 Aug 2026The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Merseyside. A thunderstorm alert comes into place on Thursday morning, lasting 15 hours. The UK forecaster has also warned of flash flooding over the coming days.‌The weather warning said: "Thunderstorms and heavy rain may lead to some disruption." Further information said: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds."‌Driving conditions could be impacted by the wet weather, and spray and sudden flooding could lead to road closures. The warning comes into place on Thursday, August 27 at 7am and las