Storms set off tornado and flood watches and warnings in the Philly region. Expect more rain this weekend

The strongest storms are expected around 5 p.m. in the immediate Philly area, coinciding with the evening rush.

Merseyside was hit with heavy rain today after a long dry-spell

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

A woman has dies and at least two other people have been injured as severe storms hit parts Germany. In Waldorf, in the southwestern state of Rhineland-Palatinate, a woman was struck by a falling tree and killed. Another woman suffered serious injuries in the accident, police said.The women, 58 and 47, were walking tog

More rain is expected to fall in our region throughout the morning

After the drought come the floods: Heavy rain on parched ground sparks warning Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 9:20am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected

Parts of the country could see flooding in the coming days - with the Met Office saying "meaningful" rain is finally on the way in drought-hit areas.