13 h. ago Met Office warns tornado could hit UK as severe thunderstorms hit across country

The Met Office has warned potential tornadoes cannot be ruled out as a warning for thunderstorms remain in place for the Midlands and the north of England tonight

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17 h. ago Thunderstorm weather warning as Scots braced for flooding and travel chaos

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Scotland as residents are told to prepare for flooding and lightning strikes.

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21 h. ago UK hits hottest day of the year so far with provisional high of 33.2C

Parts of the country will see the ‘perfect conditions’ for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues, the Met Office said.

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21 h. ago Met Office warns Britons tornado could hit as severe thunderstorms set to strike UK

Storm weather warning comes into force as UK set for hottest day of year with temperatures expected to soar up to 34C

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22 h. ago Heatwave hell as passengers are 'slow cooked' on stuck trains for hours amid 34C heat

Met Office forecasters have warned  that while record-breaking temperatures look set to be reached today, Britons should prepare for a substantial downpour in the aftermath.

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23 h. ago Met Office warns of'changeable conditions' as June comes to an end

Large parts of the UK are currently experiencing a heatwave as temperatures could reach 34C this weekend

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24 h. ago Scotland weather: Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of the country

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Scotland.

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24 h. ago Exactly when thunderstorms will hit Greater Manchester as 10

Yellow storm warnings have been issued by the Met Office affecting Greater Manchester on Saturday evening

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27 h. ago UK to be hotter than Athens but prepare for intense storms and high pollen

The Met Office is warning of frequent lightning, large hail and gusty winds in some areas

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29 h. ago Met Office warns of flooding and damage to buildings TODAY despite 32C heatwave

The weather may change abruptly in your area today and on Sunday, so much so that around 20mm of rain will fall in just a few hours across parts of Lancashire, the Met Office says

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37 h. ago Met Office: Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of England in midst of 34C heatwave

A yellow warning is in place from 3pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms potentially causing disruption

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44 h. ago Met Office warns homes could be flooded as 'intense' thunderstorms to hit UK

Extreme conditions bringing torrential rain are on the way

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48 h. ago Met Office: Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of England in midst of 33C heatwave

A yellow warning is in place from 3pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms potentially causing disruption

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49 h. ago Met Office shock weather warning for Wales issued as heatwave hit with a bang

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wales this weekend, with parts of the country set to be battered by 'torrential downpours' despite the hot weather

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49 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with 'flash flood' risk despite heatwave

The national forecaster said that scattered thunderstorms could bring a risk of sudden flooding and travel chaos on Saturday afternoon and night

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50 h. ago Exact date heatwave will be over as Met Office issues warning on 'intense thunderstorms'

Parts of the UK are set to be hit by an 'intense thunderstorm' after a heatwave, the Met Office has said. Heat-health alert warnings are currently in place across the country

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50 h. ago Get the fan out! Londoners face first 'tropical nights' of 2025 with temperature above 20C during bedtime

The Met Office has warned such conditions pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups

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51 h. ago Met Office warns of 'intense thunderstorms' to follow UK 33C heatwave

More "tropical nights" are on the cards, making sleep difficult

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57 h. ago RSPCA shares four symptoms that signal your dog is seriously unwell this summer

The Met Office is warning of high temperatures this weekend, bringing with it a risk of heatstroke for not just people but animals too

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65 h. ago The best photos as people enjoy Barry Island on hottest day of the year so far

It looks like the hot, sunny weather is here to stay with the Met Office warning the UK could experience heatwave conditions over the weekend

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