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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Met Office maps show thunderstorm and flood warnings for UK tomorrow
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers A weather warning has been issued for London and many parts of southern England with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to cause disruption on Thursday. The Met Office yellow weather warning is in place from 10am until 9pm, on 31 July, with forecasters predicting intense showers, lightning, and a risk of hail. Thunderstorms and 'torrential downpours' are expected to develop during the morning and continue into the afternoon with the warning including London, the South East and parts of the South West of England. Some areas could experience between 25mm and 35mm of rain falling in the space of an hour, with the forecasters warning that frequent lightning strikes and hail may affect travel and outdoor activities. Chief Meteorologist Andy Page explained: 'A low-pressure system moving in from the Atlantic will bring thunderstorms and heavy showers during Thursday morning and through the afternoon.' The Met Office has advised the public to take extra care while travelling, with potential impacts on roads and public transport. The warning covers areas such as Bristol, Southampton and Ipswich and commuters have been warned that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficulties driving. Mr Page added: 'Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards.' The forecaster has advised those who expect to be affected to prepare an emergency flood kit and check to ensure movable objects or temporary structures are well secured ahead of the gusty winds. Click below to see the latest South and South East headlines
The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Thunderstorm and flash flooding warnings issued as heavy rain set to hit UK
Heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause flash flooding across parts of the UK. A yellow warning for storms has been issued in the south of England on Thursday, with forecasters warning of up to 60mm of rain within two hours. The warning – which is in place from 10am until 9pm and covers areas such as Bristol, Southampton and Ipswich – could lead to significant public transport disruptions, road closures and power cuts. Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficulties driving, while the conditions may also damage homes and businesses, the Met Office said. Andy Page, the Met Office's chief meteorologist, said: 'A low-pressure system moving in from the Atlantic will bring thunderstorms and heavy showers during Thursday morning and through the afternoon. 'This is mainly expected to affect southern parts of England and could produce torrential downpours in a few places, with as much as 25-35mm of rain falling within an hour and perhaps 60mm within two hours. 'Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards. 'By Thursday night, the thunderstorms in the south of England are expected to ease, leaving behind largely dry and fine conditions. 'Temperatures will be cooler than recent nights, particularly away from the south east.' The Met Office advises those who expect to be affected to prepare an emergency flood kit and check to ensure movable objects or temporary structures are well secured ahead of the gusty winds. It says that, upon hearing thunder, shelter in a safe, enclosed area should be sought, while areas under trees or other structures which may be struck should be avoided. On Friday, further heavy showers are set to hit the east of England, as well as northern and north-eastern Scotland. But many places in the west and south west of the UK could stay dry and see some sunny spells. On Saturday, the risk of showers across the country is minimal, while on Sunday, the heavy rain could reappear, particularly in the north west of England.
The Sun
21-07-2025
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- The Sun
Iconic British cricket ground engulfed in water as flash floods and thunderstorms wreak havoc across UK
THE Spitfire Ground in Canterbury has been engulfed in water amid weather chaos that has wreaked havoc on the UK. Previously known as St Lawrence Ground, Spitfire is one of Britain's most historic cricket venues. 2 2 It has been in use since 1847, with first-class cricket having been played there for well over a century. The Spitfire Ground has been home to Kent County Cricket Club since it opened. While it also stages the world's oldest cricket festival, Canterbury Cricket Week. It has previously put on England matches, with the women's national team having played there as recently as May. The Spitfire Ground possesses a capacity of 6,000. Earlier today, the ground's official social media account posted a picture of the pitch largely engulfed by water. Heavy showers and thunderstorms in the UK have led to the Met Office issuing yellow warnings. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It was even warned that there could be as much as 75mm of rain in a single hour. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: 'A band of very heavy rain will pivot over Northern Ireland during Sunday night, bringing totals of possibly 50-75 mm in just a short period of time. "This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages. 'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.'
The Independent
20-07-2025
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- The Independent
UK could see half a month's rainfall in under 24 hours amid more weather warnings
Parts of the UK could be battered with half a month's worth of rainfall in less than a day, the Met Office warned. The forecaster said Northern Ireland could experience some of the worst of a heavy spell of rainfall on Sunday evening into Monday. It comes as new amber-level rain warnings were put in place for the eastern counties of Northern Ireland, as well as several counties south of the border. The warning applies for Antrim, Armagh and Down between 11pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday. But as there remains some uncertainty regarding the extent of the heaviest rain, a wider yellow weather warning for rain remains in place in Northern Ireland from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Monday. The expected rainfall carries a risk of flooding, power cuts and dangerous driving conditions. Forecasters also warn there is a small chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads, while fast-flowing or deep floodwater could pose a danger to life. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: 'It looks like Northern Ireland is the place where we could see the most rainfall and certainly the most impactful rainfall. They could see 50 to 75mm of rain within 12 to 18 hours.' The region records an average of 89mm of rain in July, meaning more than half a month's rainfall could hit Northern Ireland in less than a day. Chief meteorologist Andy Page added: 'This high intensity rainfall can lead to flooding, with impacts on properties, transport networks and power outages. 'The heavy rain comes at the start of a new working week, so expect disruption to the Monday morning commute and check the flood risk in your area to protect your property.' A yellow-level thunderstorm warning was in place for the western half of Northern Ireland between midday and 8pm on Sunday. Across much of Wales and south-west England, the Met Office warned of a 'danger to life' as thunderstorms were forecast in the regions on Sunday. On Monday, the thunderstorm warning moves to much of Scotland and England. It is in place between 3am and 9pm. UK five-day weather forecast This evening and tonight: Rain continues to affect Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight, while further heavy showers spread into the South, but drier with clear spells across Wales and central England. Feeling fresher in the South, but remaining rather muggy for northern areas. Monday: Another cloudy, damp start, particularly for the South East and across Northern Ireland. Brighter elsewhere, though showers soon return: heavy, thundery, and with a risk of hail by the afternoon. Tuesday to Thursday: Sunny spells and scattered showers remain the theme this week as low pressure continues to bring unsettled conditions. Less showers, more sunshine by Thursday, with temperatures around the seasonal average.
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Weather warnings cover UK with Brits drenched - see exact time rain will stop
This weekend, the searing temperatures that had been baking the British Isles gave way to roaring thunderstorms as huge swathes of the UK faced flash flooding weather warnings Roaring thunder and torrential downpours have been battering the British Isles for days but the end could be in sight, according to the Met Office. Last week, the national forecaster issued several weather warnings, covering huge swathes of the UK as it warned of a "danger to life " risk from flash flooding in some areas. The threat of flooding remains strong today, with the East and West Midlands, North East England, North West England, Wales, and Yorkshire and Humber all under a yellow warning. The agency predicted heavy and thundery rain which could cause localised surface water flooding through today, causing delays and cancellations to public transport, as well as interrupting power supplies and flooding of some homes and businesses. Similar conditions will continue into tomorrow, but by Tuesday conditions will be dry as all warnings are removed from the map. On its weather warnings page, the Met Office said: "Showery outbreaks of rain, heavy and perhaps thundery in places, will move northwestwards from late Sunday morning and through the afternoon before gradually easing during the evening. "Accumulations of 10-20 mm are expected fairly widely, with a few places potentially receiving as much as 40 mm, much of this falling in just a few hours. This could lead to some surface water flooding." The Met Office says people should consider preparing a flood plan and emergency flood kit if they fear their property could be at risk. To avoid delays, you should check road conditions or bus and train timetables, and consider amending travel plans. Andy Page, the Met Office Chief Meteorologist, warned "intense rainfall" could also produce "frequent lighting and hail" and building damage. But the gloomy weather will not last long as weather maps show a return to the scorching conditions we've been experiencing over recent weeks. Forecasters, from WX Charts, have predicted the exact day next week that some Brits will see temperatures rise to summer levels. WX Charts has predicted weather fortunes could switch on July 24 as maps have started to turn red in southeastern England. Temperatures are set to peak at 25C near Oxford and London could get 24C weather on that day. The good weather is set to keep rising the next day and weather maps turn darker on July 25. Temperatures are set to peak at 28C at 6pm on Friday. Areas like London and Birmingham will see temperatures rise to 27C as the warm temperatures also reach the Midlands. The warmer weather will also creep up to Newcastle, where weather maps have turned orange and predicted temperatures around 22C for the city.
