Rain to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 7:28am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption

WeatherWales weatherThundery downpours are forecast with a flooding risk issued19:22, 18 Aug 2026Updated 19:29, 18 Aug 2026The Met Office has warned of a risk of flooding in north Wales this week as heavy rain returns after a long, dry summer. Following the driest July on record for Wales this year, Wales will see the

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