Thunderstorm warning

2024 - 8 - 31

Grab Your Wellies! Thunderstorm Warnings and Rainy Mayhem Ahead!

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The UK is in for a wild weather ride with thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain set to drench much of England and Wales!

Hold on to your umbrellas, UK! The weather gods are stirring up a storm (literally), as the Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning from 4am to 9pm tomorrow. This warning affects many areas across England and Wales, with forecasters predicting heavy rain that could lead to a downpour of 30 to 40mm in less than an hour. The perfect recipe for a rainy day movie marathon or perhaps a flash flood – we just hope your Netflix conked out!

Parts of England, including hotspots like Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Birmingham, and Southampton, are bracing themselves as the atmosphere electrifies with the promise of thunder, lightning, and hail. With predictions of up to 75mm of rain falling on some areas, it might just be a good idea to have your favourite indoor snack ready and your board games dusted off. Who knew that Mother Nature could be such a party pooper?

Travelers beware: disruptions to public transport could be on the horizon, thanks to this wet weather. The Met Office warns that train and bus services might experience delays and cancellations due to flooding, lightning strikes, and so much water you’d think England was in the middle of an ocean! So, if you have plans to venture out for a pint with friends, maybe check your travel schedules beforehand – or else be prepared for a very rainy night!

As we sip our tea and wait for the storm to roll in, it's worth appreciating the cheerful chaos that comes with thunderstorms. Did you know that lightning can strike the same place multiple times? In fact, the Empire State Building gets hit around 20–25 times a year! On another note, while it may be gloomy outside, we should celebrate the quirky charm of these storms, as they remind us that the British weather is anything but boring! So batten down those hatches, grab your rain gear, and watch the sky – we’re in for an electrifying show!

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UK weather: Thunderstorm alert issued across country as Met Office ... (Sky News)

A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in effect from 4am to 9pm tomorrow and covers much of England and Wales.

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Thunderstorm yellow warning issued for Oxfordshire (Oxford Mail)

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Oxfordshire as much of the UK is set to be lashed by heavy rain. The warning, which also covers ...

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Met Office issues 17-hour thunderstorm warning for Peterborough ... (Cambridgeshire Live)

The Met Office says 30 to 40mm of rain may fall in less than an hour where storms occur.

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London weather: Yellow thunderstorm warning as heavy showers ... (Evening Standard)

Parts of England face disruption from rain, lightning and hail, Met Office says.

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Met Office urgent 17-hour thunderstorm warning as Birmingham at ... (Birmingham Live)

Up to 75mm of rain could fall in some places, while 'frequent' lightning strikes and hail have been predicted. There could even be flooding and transport chaos ...

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Map shows where lightning could strike as thunderstorm warning ... (Metro)

Up to 75mm of rain could bucket it down in less than an hour this Sunday as thunderstorms are forecast for almost two-thirds of England.

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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for weekend in York (York Press)

"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. "There is a slight chance that power ...

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Thunderstorm warning for England and east Wales (BBC News)

There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lighting are also likely.

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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning across the UK for ... (The Bolton News)

Thunderstorms and heavy showers may cause sudden flooding tomorrow - as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning. The thunderstorm warning is in effect ...

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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning across the UK for ... (Messenger Newspapers)

Thunderstorms and heavy showers may cause sudden flooding tomorrow - as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning. The thunderstorm warning is in effect ...

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Southampton thunderstorm weather warning from Met Office (Daily Echo)

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to hit Southampton and much of the country.

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UK weather thunderstorm warning: Britain braces for flooding ... (Daily Mail)

Thunderstorms and heavy showers are set to rain upon parts of Britain tomorrow, officially ushering in the autumn weather, forecasters say. (file image)

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UK weather: Thunderstorm warning for England and parts of Wales (BBC News)

There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lighting are also likely.

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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for all of Leicestershire (Leicestershire Live)

The yellow alert has also been issued amid fears of “frequent lightning strikes” as well as the potential for hail which could cause “additional hazards”. The ...

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Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as weather set to turn (Knutsford Guardian)

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, with associated heavy rain, comes into force at 1am on Sunday, September 1.

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Thunderstorm yellow warning issued for Oxfordshire (Herald Series)

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Oxfordshire as much of the UK is set to be lashed by heavy rain. The warning, which also covers ...

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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in northern Lincolnshire ... (Grimsby Live)

The Met Office said: “There is a small chance of flooding and disruption from heavy showers and thunderstorms on Sunday in a few places.” A yellow thunderstorm ...

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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland (HeraldScotland)

Affected areas include Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders Dumfries and Galloway, and small parts of Strathclyde. The forecaster has also warned that some public ...

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Thunderstorm warning issued to now include Preston and all of ... (Blog Preston)

The month could be set for a stormy start as the Met Office warn to thunderstorms sweeping in. The yellow weather warning – the lowest alert level – runs from ...

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Devon thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office (BBC News)

It expires at 23:59. Forecasters warned thunderstorms and heavy rain were due to develop in the south of England in the morning, moving northwards over the ...

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Thunderstorm warning for parts of Kent (Kent Online)

Parts of the county could be hit by flooding with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to bring about disruption.

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Met Office thunderstorm warning for Bradford extended (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

A Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms in Bradford has been extended into Monday.

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