UK weather: Torrential rain and thunderstorms to hit as Met Office warns of flooding & summer holiday travel chaos
The UK has been urged to check travel routes this morning as torrential downpours are expected to spark disruption.
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Brits were caught out by the heavy rain in London this morning
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Lightning above Hastings Pier in East Sussex late last night
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The Met Office has issues three weather warnings across the UK
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Following a spell of glorious sunshine, the
The Met Office have issued an amber weather
It also includes the whole of London and stretches as far as Cambridge.
The alert was in force from 4am this morning and will end at 11am.
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"Torrential rain, with thunderstorms in places, could lead to some significant surface water flooding during Saturday morning," warned the weather agency.
Some communities are "likely" to be cut off if roads flood, with be train and bus delays or cancellations also possible.
Motorists have been urged to take care as "difficult" driving conditions are predicted too.
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Thunderstorms may also trigger power cuts and loss of other services to houses affected.
Brits have been advised homes and businesses could be flooded "quickly", while "floodwater, lightening strikes, hail or strong winds" could also cause damage.
"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life," the Met Office added.
Chief Met Office meteorologist Andy Page said: 'Intense rainfall will impact parts of the UK as thunderstorms move in from France.
'This weekend is expected to be busy on the roads as more schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays, so it's important people keep up to date with the very latest forecast.
'There will be spells of more pleasant weather in parts of the UK through the weekend, with some sunny spells in between systems as they move through.'
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There are two yellow weather warnings, and an amber alert for thunderstorms
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Brits have been warned of flooding and travel chaos
Elsewhere, much of the UK, excluding Wales and the south west of England, are under a yellow thunderstorm warning.
This came into place at midnight, with "heavy rain and some thunderstorms" predicted until 9pm tonight.
The warning on the Met Office website reads: "Rain will likely be locally torrential, bringing 20-30 mm in less than an hour in many places, with 60-90 mm in less than three hours possible in a few places.
"Whilst rain will clear from the south of the area by early Saturday afternoon, further thunderstorms are likely to develop here.
"As well as heavy rain, impacts from frequent lightning, gusty winds and large hail are also likely."
Meanwhile, in Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh have been issued a yellow weather warning for rain.
This will come into effect at 4pm this afternoon, and last until midday on Sunday.
Those affected have been warned of "a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services".
Delays to public transport and a "small chance" of flooding is also forecast.
The Environment Agency has currently issued 30 flood alerts where disruption is possible.
And, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has 10 live flood alerts.
Although the south west of England may have escaped weather warnings this weekend, looking ahead there's a yellow alert for rain on Monday.
It covers Plymouth all the way down to Land's End, but only lasts from midnight to 3am.
Despite torrential downpours and thunderstorms for much of the UK this weekend, temperatures will remain warm.
Figures are forecast to climb into the high teens this morning, with highs of 22C across the south east by 1pm.
Elsewhere, the mercury will remain hovering between 19C to 21C for all today.
Tomorrow, Brits can expect a very similar forecast with the same high of 22C.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly, said: 'More warnings could be issued for the weekend and early next week. Keep an eye on the Met Office forecast for updates as the picture develops.
'Within the warm and humid airmass we will potentially see temperatures reaching 30°C or more for parts of eastern England by Friday, with very warm and muggy conditions continuing into the weekend in parts of central and southern England.'
Next week, the weather will still be unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms at times.
UK five day weather forecast
Today
Heavy, thundery rain moves north this morning, reaching Scotland by the afternoon. Torrential downpours may cause difficult conditions in places. Scattered showers follow across England and Wales, with thicker cloud and rain in the southwest later. Fresher, but still humid.
Tonight
Rain, heavy in places across the southwest will spread slowly east overnight, reaching much of Wales and southern England by dawn. Rain, thundery at times will continue across northern areas.
Sunday
Remaining unsettled on Sunday with showers or longer spells of rain, some heavy and thundery in places. Fresher than recent days but still warm particularly in any sunny spells.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday
Low pressure lingers into early next week, keeping conditions unsettled with sunny spells and heavy showers. Showers will gradually ease by Wednesday, with temperatures staying close to the seasonal average.
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