
UK weather update: Flash flooding, frequent lightning and scorching heat as Britain faces turbulent weekend
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge told The Independent that the storm impact in some areas could be “significant”, with “flash flooding, large hail, frequent lightning and even squally winds”. open image in gallery A yellow weather warning for today covers large parts of the south But some areas within the weather warning zone “won’t witness any impacts” and may “enjoy potentially fine conditions”, Mr Madge said. “Over the weekend there will be some fine conditions – interspersed with spells of rain for some – but temperatures will be a few degrees lower than the last few days.” open image in gallery A Met Office weather map suggests pockets of the southeast face more than 32mm rain on Saturday afternoon Those who find themselves in a thunderstorm have been advised to not use mobile phones, umbrellas, or to stand under trees if their area is struck by storm. On Thursday night the UK can expect “thundery showers” which will ease through the evening, while many across the UK remain in dry spells, the Met Office website reads.
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