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The Independent
17-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Heavy showers to hit parts of UK with risk of thunderstorms and flooding
Heavy showers will hit parts of the UK which could lead to thunderstorms and flooding, the Met Office said. Showers are forecast to drift in from the south overnight into Sunday, which could turn heavy and potentially thundery during the day, Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said. The heavy showers will mainly affect the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to reach highs of 25C to 26C, which is about 8C above average for the time of year, Mr Vautrey said. There could be 'heavy, short sharp' bursts of rain and hail and lightning, he said, adding: 'As is the case with thunderstorms, they're often quite hit and miss. 'Obviously it has been a pretty dry spring so for many areas rain is needed, but because of the heavy nature of these showers, splashing on to hard surfaces, there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding.' Between 20mm and 30mm of rain could fall within a couple of hours, or as much as 40mm in three hours, the forecaster said. Motorists have been urged to take care when driving and be aware the thunderstorms 'could come on at very short notice', Mr Vautrey added. Showers are also expected in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Sunday and Monday. The wet weather could also continue on Monday in southern and western areas of the UK, and the Met Office is monitoring for any further warnings. From Tuesday, the high pressure will rebuild and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
Sky News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
Thunderstorms forecast for large part of UK as Met Office issues weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding and disruption in parts of the UK. Much of England and Wales enjoyed sunshine and temperatures of up to 25C on Sunday, but downpours are forecast for Monday. The weather warning covers the period from midday tomorrow to 10pm. It covers almost all of Wales and an area of England, stretching from the South West across to Kent, and up to Stoke-on-Trent. Sky News weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "Some areas may miss the showers, but where they occur, there's likely to be hail, thunder, lightning, gusty winds and a temporary temperature drop." Almost 50mm of rain could fall in some places in just a couple of hours, she added. While a dry spring means rain is needed in many areas, "the heavy nature of these showers [means] there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding," Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said. The Met Office said the rain could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There is also a chance of power cuts and flooding, it added. People who live in areas at risk of flash flooding should consider preparing a flood plan and emergency kit, the Met Office warned. The high pressure will rebuild from Tuesday, and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, Mr Vautrey added. The UK has this month seen its warmest start to May on record as temperatures soared to 29.3C on 1 May - beating the previous record by almost 2C. The 1 May was also the warmest day of the year so far.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thunderstorms forecast for large part of UK tomorrow as Met Office issues weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding and disruption in parts of the UK. Much of England and Wales is today enjoying sunshine and temperatures of up to 25C, but downpours are forecast for tomorrow. The weather warning covers the period from midday tomorrow to 10pm. It covers almost all of and an area of England, stretching from the South West across to Kent, and up to News weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "Some areas may miss the showers, but where they occur, there's likely to be hail, thunder, lightning, gusty winds and a temporary temperature drop." Almost 50mm of rain could fall in some places in just a couple of hours, she added. While a dry spring means rain is needed in many areas, "the heavy nature of these showers [means] there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding," Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said. The Met Office said the rain could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There is also a chance of power cuts and flooding, it added. People who live in areas at risk of flash flooding should consider preparing a flood plan and emergency kit, the Met Office warned. The high pressure will rebuild from Tuesday, and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, Mr Vautrey added. Read more: The UK has this month seen its as temperatures soared to 29.3C on 1 May - beating the previous record by almost 2C. The 1 May was also the warmest day of the year so far.
Sky News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
Thunderstorms forecast for large part of UK tomorrow as Met Office issues weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding and disruption in parts of the UK. Much of England and Wales is today enjoying sunshine and temperatures of up to 25C, but downpours are forecast for tomorrow. The weather warning covers the period from midday tomorrow to 10pm. It covers almost all of Wales and an area of England, stretching from the South West across to Kent, and up to Stoke-on-Trent. Sky News weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "Some areas may miss the showers, but where they occur, there's likely to be hail, thunder, lightning, gusty winds and a temporary temperature drop." Almost 50mm of rain could fall in some places in just a couple of hours, she added. While a dry spring means rain is needed in many areas, "the heavy nature of these showers [means] there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding," Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said. The Met Office said the rain could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. There is also a chance of power cuts and flooding, it added. People who live in areas at risk of flash flooding should consider preparing a flood plan and emergency kit, the Met Office warned. The high pressure will rebuild from Tuesday, and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, Mr Vautrey added. The UK has this month seen its warmest start to May on record as temperatures soared to 29.3C on 1 May - beating the previous record by almost 2C. The 1 May was also the warmest day of the year so far.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
UK weather warning: Met Office issues alert for thunderstorms and flooding as map shows where temperatures will soar to 26C
The UK is set to be hit by thunderstorms and floods, despite temperatures continuing to climb, the Met Office has warned. Heavy showers are forecast to drift in from the south into parts of England today, which could turn heavy and potentially thundery during the day, Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said. The heavy showers will mainly affect the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands. Meanwhile, temperatures are not set to drop and could reach highs of 26C, which is around 8C above average for the time of year. Mr Vautery said there could be 'heavy, short sharp' bursts of rain and hail and lightning, but admitted that thunderstorms are quite often 'hit and miss'. He added: 'Obviously it has been a pretty dry spring so for many areas rain is needed, but because of the heavy nature of these showers, splashing on to hard surfaces, there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding.' Heavy rain could lead to between 20mm and 30mm falling in just a couple of hours, potentially rising to 40mm in three hours, the forecaster said. This is likely to cause travel disruptions and potentially dangerous conditions for drivers or pedestrians. Motorists have been urged to take care when driving and be aware the thunderstorms 'could come on at very short notice', Mr Vautrey added. Showers are also expected in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Sunday and Monday. The wet weather could also continue on Monday in southern and western areas of the UK, and the Met Office is monitoring for any further warnings. From Tuesday, the high pressure will rebuild and dry conditions and sunshine will return across the country, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s. The Environment Agency said that the already hotter start to May has led to the driest start to Spring in 69 years. Farmers have now been forced to start irrigating crops earlier, particularly in the north east and north west of England. April 2025 was the sunniest since records began in 1910, with an average of 228.9 hours of sunshine recorded. The unusually warm April followed the sunniest March. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said fire and rescue services in England and Wales have responded to 464 wildfires so far this year, including in Dartmoor and Errwood Valley in Derbyshire, and have called on the Government to invest in fire services to address this 'growing, year-round threat'. The organisation warned that most wildfires are caused by human activity, including accidental and deliberate blazes, and that dry weather can worsen the damage caused by fires. Earlier this week, Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Harris spoke about the potenital of thunderstorms. He said: 'From Saturday night, into Sunday morning, there is an increasing chance of rain, showers and isolated thunderstorms moving northwards across the southwest of the UK. 'As we continue through Sunday and into Monday, this will extend to other western parts of Great Britain and into Northern Ireland too. 'On Monday itself, we could see some particularly vigorous thunderstorms developing, most likely in Wales and parts of southern England, whilst elsewhere during this whole period, dry, fine, and increasingly warm conditions are expected. 'Should these thunderstorms develop, especially on Monday, there is potential for 25-35mm of rain to fall in an hour or so which may lead to some localised surface water flooding. 'Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards. Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty, so please stay up to date with the Met Office forecast through the weekend, and any severe weather warnings which may be issued.'
