UK weather latest: 'Blood rain' could strike this week as Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning

Met Office weather warning in place as thunderstorms to pummel UK

The warnings are in place across southern England from later today (May 18)

UK weather latest: 'Blood rain' could strike this week as Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning

The phenomenon is caused by red Saharan dust blowing across Europe and mixing with rain. The Met Office also issued a yellow thunderstorm warning and said there is a risk of flooding in the southeast.

Met Office thunder warning for Nottingham after sunny weather

The city has enjoyed high temperatures and sunny spells recently

Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, which could bring flash flooding and travel disruption to the county.

Thunderstorm warning issued after hottest day of year so far

‘Small chance’ properties could be flooded, forecasters say

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as heavy rain forecast for Scotland

The UK may see “blood rain” this week as heavy thunderstorms mix with a dust cloud, forecasters say.