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Thunderstorms to batter parts of the UK as yellow Met Office weather warning issued
Thunderstorms are set to batter parts of the UK as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this weekend. Several parts of the UK have been issued with the yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, in force from tomorrow.
Forecasters have warned disruption could been caused, including flooding, as thunderstorms develop across northern England and Scotland. The warning will come into force at 1pm and last until 9pm.
Properties could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings and temporary outdoor structures from floodwater, lightning strikes, large hail or strong winds. The Met Office said some communities are at risk of being temporarily cut off by flooded roads.
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The weather warning covers the East Midlands, North East England, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland as well as Central, Tayside and Fife, Mirror Online reports. The Met Office said there was “uncertainty” over whether thunderstorms develop as cooler conditions follow from the west.
But there is a chance an “organised line of thunderstorms” could develop across northern Britain on Sunday afternoon. They are then expected to clear east into the North Sea during the evening.
The Met Office said: “This is more likely to happen across eastern parts of the warning area including northeast England and eastern Scotland. Rainfall amounts will vary significantly, but some locations could see 30-40 mm in 1-2 hours. Frequent lightning, large hail (up to 3 cm in diameter) and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards.”
Bookmaker Coral cut its odds to 1-2 (from 4-5) on this summer being the hottest on record. It comes as temperatures are expected to rise next week.
The firm makes it 4-5 for the 40C or higher being reached in the UK this summer. John Hill, at Coral, said it has been forced to slash its odds after a forecast of sweltering temperatures set for next month.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Outbreaks of rain continuing northeastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with some thundery showers. Dry with hazy sunny spells across England and Wales. Very warm, and feeling humid, especially in the southeast.
Tonight:
Any showers easing in the north and west, although further rain, perhaps thundery, in the far northwest later, with a strong breeze developing. Dry with clear spells elsewhere. Rather warm.
Sunday:
Remaining hot across the southeast on Sunday but rain in the west, locally heavy and thundery, will spread eastwards and bring fresher conditions into the evening.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
A much fresher feel through the first half of next week. There will be some sunshine, although showery rain is also likely, and temperatures will return closer to average.
