55 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings issued as Met Office urges Brits to prepare emergency kits

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow thunder warnings for thunderstorms this week, with the agency saying Brits might want to prepare for potential flooding as extreme weather arrives in the UK

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5 d. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

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5 d. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas.

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4 w. ago Yellow thunderstorm warnings issued for several Scots areas in Met Office update

The Met Office has issued warnings for rainfall and thunderstorms throughout this weekend and into next week.

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4 w. ago Weather tracker: Heavy monsoon rain leaves many dead in Pakistan

Low-lying areas of Punjab province hit by significant flooding after rivers overflow their banksThe south-west monsoon continued a deadly streak in Pakistan this week, with torrential rain on Wednesday killing at least 63 people. After beginning life as showers and thunderstorms in north-west India this week, a more organised area of low pressure developed, merging showers into a larger area of heavy rain as they moved into the Pakistani province of Punjab. This rain tracked roughly north across Punjab on Tuesday night and into Wednesday, hitting several major cities including Lahore and the capital, Islamabad. The greatest rainfall was in the city of Chakwal, which recorded 423mm (16.6in), more than double the July average.Rivers overflowed their banks, significantly flooding low-lying areas of Punjab. Though several of the deaths were attributed to drowning, most were the result of building collapses. A number of deaths were reportedly from electrocution. This latest deluge takes ...

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4 w. ago Where and when thunderstorms are expected in Manchester this week

Much of the country has been issued a 21-hour yellow weather warning

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last month Exact time thunderstorms will hit London THIS week as yellow warning issued

Exact time thunderstorms will hit London THIS week as yellow warning issued  Brent & Kilburn Times

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last month London faces 'hot and sticky' end to week followed by thunderstorms

London faces 'hot and sticky' end to week followed by thunderstorms  London Evening Standard

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