Mapped: Where thunderstorms are set to hit the UK as weather warnings issued
People in almost all of the country have been told to prepare for heavy downpours over the coming days, as the Met Office issues new yellow weather warnings.
There are now six weather warnings in place on Sunday for either rain or thunderstorms.
One warning for rain covers the majority of the midlands and northern England. It came into place at 11am and will remain until 10pm.
The second warning for thunderstorms for some of Northern Ireland will begin at midday on Sunday and remain in place until 8pm.
Another warning for rain will also cover some of Northern Ireland including Belfast. This will come into force at 6pm until 6pm on Monday.
Another thunderstorm rain warning covering Wales and the South West of England remains in place on Sunday until 9pm, after beginning at 6pm on Saturday.
In western and southern Scotland, a yellow warning for thunderstorms begins at midday on Sunday until 10pm in the evening.
A larger warning covering the majority of Scotland began at midday on Saturday and remains until midday on Sunday.
On Monday, three yellow weather warnings have been issued.
A yellow thunderstorm warning covering the south and east of England, including London, will begin at 3am on Monday morning and remain until 9pm.
Another thunderstorm warning has been issued for the majority of England, Scotland and some of northern Wales. This will begin ay 11am until 9pm on Monday.
Forecasters have warned of sudden flooding in roads and homes with some more remote communities at risk of being cut off, while delays to train and bus services are also likely in these areas.
It comes after an amber 'danger to life' alert came into force for London, parts of the south and south east of England on Saturday. Downpours were seen across the capital in what was the first amber warning issued for London since January 2 2024.
Met Office forecasters warn that spray and flooding could lead to difficulties for drivers, possible road closures, and the risk that some communities may become cut off as a result.
Damage to homes and businesses is also possible from adverse weather conditions.
Next week is expected to continue to have unsettled weather, with a mixture of showers and thunderstorms and sunshine.
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