Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain
Dramatic weather change in store as heatwave passes
- Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms have been issued by the Met Office for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- The warnings are in place from Wednesday evening into Thursday, following the fourth heatwave of the summer which saw temperatures reach 33C in some places.
- Forecasters anticipate heavy showers, with up to 50mm of rainfall possible, alongside hail and gusty winds.
- Potential disruptions include difficult driving conditions, road closures, and a slight chance of power cuts.
- There is also a warning of a small risk to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater in affected areas.