UK bank holiday weather: flood warnings and high winds forecast

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms across parts of the UK on Saturday, predicting flooding and travel disruption during the bank holiday weekend. The warning, in force from midday until 9pm, covers areas from south-west England and Wales through the Midlands to East England. Forecasters expect 15-25mm of rain per hour in some places, with hail and lightning, potentially causing delays to trains and road journeys. The wet weather will affect festivals like Reading and Leeds, as well as cricket at Lord's. Four flood alerts are active in the Midlands, following a period of hot, dry conditions that put the UK on course for its hottest summer on record.


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