Birmingham issued 19 hour thunderstorm and power cut warning by Met Office

Birmingham is one of 59 UK areas to be battered by heavy thunderstorms from today

Heavy rain, lightning and hail could hit north west England over the coming days

Thunderstorms can be unpredictable, but forecasters have pinpointed the times when the worst weather is most likely to hit

The wet and windy weather could cause travel disruption this week

Travel disruption warning issued ahead of midweek thunderstorms and heavy rain | ITV News  ITVX

Heavy storms are expected to move in soon (Picture: Getty) ‘Intense’ thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales could cause travel disruption this week, forecasters have warned. The Met Office said a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards on Wednesday morning. The rain

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 70 UK areas on Thursday, bringing lightning, 2cm hail, heavy rain and potential 'danger to life' flooding

Ten young people aged between 18 and 22 are among those injured.

Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week

UK weather: Met Office issues back-to-back thunderstorm warnings lasting combined 35 hours  GB News

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.

There is a risk of flooding as over 75mm of rainfall could fall in parts of Wales

Brits are being warned to brace for flooding and disruption from thunderstorms on Wednesday, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning spanning 19 hours

A major thunderstorm has hit a Spanish tourist hotspot but so far no injuries are reported

A cooler, unsettled day for London on Sunday, with a chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm.