Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning as UK braces for wet weekend
Weekend washout warning amid thunderstorm alert
- The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for southern England, parts of the Midlands, London, east England, and south Wales on Saturday.
- Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected, potentially bringing 10-15 mm of rain in less than an hour, and 30-40 mm over several hours in some areas.
- The storms may also bring lightning, hail, and strong winds, causing potential disruptions to public transport and hazardous driving conditions.
- The Met Office warns of possible damage to buildings from lightning strikes and short-term power loss.
- Despite the stormy weekend and dropping temperatures, the Met Office's three-month outlook suggests a higher chance of a hot summer with an increased risk of heatwaves.