UK to be hit by heavy showers with risk of thunderstorms and flooding
- The UK will experience heavy showers with possible thunderstorms and flooding starting overnight into Sunday, May 10, 2025, mainly in the West Country, South Wales, and West Midlands.
- Following a dry spring, rain showers are expected to move northwards from the south, with the possibility of becoming heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday, though the severity remains uncertain.
- Rain showers are predicted across Northern Ireland and Scotland over the weekend into Monday, with persistent wet conditions likely to affect southern and western parts of the UK as the Met Office continues to assess the situation for further alerts.
- Meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey has warned that thunderstorms may develop suddenly, bringing bursts of rain totaling between 20mm and 30mm over a few hours. Motorists are advised to exercise caution during these potentially intense downpours.
- High pressure will rebuild from Tuesday, bringing drier conditions and sunshine with temperatures of 25C to 26C, about 8C above average, indicating a likely end to the wet period.
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Flood and thunderstorm warnings issued as mini heatwave breaks
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales and much of central and southern England on Monday.The mini heatwave enjoyed by the UK for much of May, will be replaced by significantly more changeable weather: heavy showers will hit parts of the UK which could lead to thunderstorms and flooding.The warning is in place from 12pm to 10pm, and forecasters have warned that spray and sudden storm flooding may lead to road closures,…
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