UK weather: Tornado and funnel cloud could hit parts of country today, Met Office forecaster warns

Met Office issues UK tornado alert after country battered by thunder

A tornado is "not out of the question" in the south east of England today, a Met Office meteorologist has warned as the UK is battered by thunder, lightning and hail storms

UK weather: Tornado could hit Britain later TODAY as heavy rain splits the country

Britons are facing a tornado warning amid heavy rain, thunder and lightning following the driest start to spring in nearly six decades

Tornado could batter parts of England later today, Met Office warns

A Met Office meteorologist has warned that a "funnel cloud" and "maybe even a brief tornado" could hit parts of South East England, as heavy rain is forecasted for later today after an exceptionally dry spring.

UK could be hit by tornado, Met Office warns as thunderstorms end dry spell

Alamy2MXG18W overground train crossing bridge over regents canal Gloucester avenue Primrose hill London[/caption] THE MET Office has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms that could even see a brief tornado hitting the UK. Following a period of sunny spells over the last few weeks, Brits can now expect to see a turn in the weather. AlamyBrits can expect to see a turn in the weather after a dry spell[/caption] With heavy showers in the south toda…

Tornado warning issued by Met Office after rain batters southern UK

It follows the driest start to spring in nearly six decades

UK tornado alert issued as Met Office warn 'it's not out of the question' - Manchester Evening News

The warning comes as the forecasters predicted "unsettled" weather going into half-term holidays next week