Met Office map shows Liverpool covered by 13-hour weather warning

It comes after continued hot weather across the UK15:30, 30 Aug 2026Fresh thunderstorm warnings covering the majority of the UK have been issued by the Met Office, with lightning and hail possible. Heavy showers and thunderstorms bringing disruption to transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities are expected.‌A yellow warning covering Merseyside is in force from 11am today, Sunday August 30, and will remain in place until 11.59pm this evening. Guidance shared by the weather forecaster said: "Showers, heavy and thundery, will reach southwest England and Wales later Sunday morning, before spreading and developing more widely during the afternoon.‌"Whilst some areas will miss the heaviest showers, where they do occur 10-15mm of rain is possible in less than an hour, with 30-40mm possible