UK braces for THUNDER and LIGHTNING as Met Office issues 19-HOUR POWER CUT WARNING

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms with Brits braced for floods and lightning strikes within hours.

The alert, which comes into force at 3am, covers swathes of England and Wales - where residents are warned of disruption and possible power cuts.

The warning runs until 10pm and covers 59 local authorities across the East Midlands, East of England, London & South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, the West Midlands and Yorkshire.

The forecaster said there was “a small risk of flooding and disruption from thunderstorms on Wednesday,” with residents urged to be prepared for possible flooding and disruption from lightning strikes.


BBC Weather forecasters have also said “thundery” showers are on the cards from the middle of this week onwards, with eastern areas expected to see the most rain on Thursday.

Maps using UKMO model data now show the total expected rainfall across the UK for Thursday, revealing exactly what parts of the country will see the most. Eastern England, central areas and the north-west look set to be wettest.

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