Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Summary
Parts of the UK will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday, with warnings of possible flash flooding, travel disruptions, lightning, and hail. The rain could be the heaviest in several weeks, especially in some southern areas that have seen very little rain recently.Key Facts
- A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is active from 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Wednesday across much of the Midlands, parts of northern, eastern, and southern England, and the far east of Wales.
- Rainfall could reach 20-30mm (0.8-1.2 inches) in one hour, with up to 40-50mm (1.6-2 inches) possible in a few hours in some places.
- Flash flooding is likely, especially where dry ground makes it hard for water to soak in.
- The weather warning continues on Thursday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, again covering much of England and Wales.
- On Thursday, some areas could see 50mm (2 inches) of rain in three hours, with a chance of 75mm (3 inches) over 12 hours on eastern-facing hills.
- Large hailstones and frequent lightning may occur during the storms.
- Northern Ireland will have lighter showers with less thunder, and most of Scotland will stay dry with some southern showers.
- Some southern UK locations have had very little rain this August, so this week’s rain could be the wettest period in weeks.
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