Met Office issues thunderstorm update with 'flooding and frequent lightning' risk

Thunderstorms have been forecast to hit the UK on Thursday and Friday this week

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

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

Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued for London on Wednesday, with a threat of flooding in some areas. Forecasters at the Met Office are predicting “a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms” will hit the capital on Wednesday morning and further showers and storms may break out in the afternoon. There is also

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 ov

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