UK weather: Thunderstorm warnings for Bank Holiday weekend

independent.co.uk

The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings for heavy showers and thunderstorms across parts of the UK on Saturday, threatening flooding and travel disruption during the bank holiday weekend. The warning covers areas from south-west England and Wales through the Midlands to eastern England, in force from midday until 9pm. Forecasters predict 15-25mm of rain per hour, with hail and lightning, potentially delaying trains and affecting events like Reading and Leeds festivals. The wet weather follows a period of extreme heat, with the UK on course for its hottest summer on record after five heatwaves. Five flood alerts are active, mainly across the Midlands.


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