Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for UK as Warm and Unsettled Weather Approaches
The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of south west England and South Wales and Northern Ireland tonight and tomorrow, as the UK transitions into a warmer and unsettled spell of weather. The warnings come as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region, bringing with them a risk of disruption.
According to the Met Office, a weather system will push northwards through tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to parts of southwest England, most of Wales, and later into Northern Ireland. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said, "A weather system will push northwards through tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to parts of southwest England, most of Wales, and later into Northern Ireland. 40mm of rain could fall in 3 hours or less leading to the potential for disruption. Further thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon across England and Wales, moving quickly northwards with hail and lightning. Temperatures will remain high, with 26 or 27°C possible again in the north Midlands and parts of north London."
The Met Office has also issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for southeastern England and East Anglia from Friday afternoon into early Saturday. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson said, "By Friday afternoon and evening, heavy and thundery showers are likely to spread across southeastern England and East Anglia, tracking north-eastwards overnight. There is currently some uncertainty around the exact location and intensity of the thunderstorms, but there is a risk that some areas could see 30 to 50mm of rain, with a risk of even larger accumulations possible."
The Met Office warns that with much of the rain falling in a short space of time, there is a risk of impacts such as surface water flooding. Frequent lightning, gusty winds, and hail could pose additional hazards. Updates to this warning are expected as confidence increases on the exact location of the greatest risk of the heaviest downpours.
Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the period, with temperatures reaching 28 or 29°C with the chance of 30°C in some isolated spots in eastern areas. The UK Health Security Agency has issued Yellow Heat Health Alerts from 9pm on Thursday to 8am on Sunday covering the East Midlands, London, and the South East and wider eastern areas. Heat Health Alerts are issued when temperatures could affect people’s health and lead to an increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the risk of rain shifts further north into northern England and southern Scotland on Saturday, and by Sunday, a cooler westerly flow develops. By the start of next week, conditions are expected to become increasingly settled in the south as high pressure builds, with the north likely to remain more changeable.
The Met Office advises people to keep up to date with weather warnings and to check the latest forecast on their website, YouTube, social media, or mobile app. As the source of this information, the Met Office provides the most up-to-date and accurate weather forecasts and warnings to help people plan and prepare for the changing weather conditions.
In related news, the Met Office has also reported that the UK is expected to experience a warm and unsettled spell of weather, with temperatures potentially reaching 30°C in some areas. The organisation has urged people to be aware of the potential risks associated with the changing weather conditions, including surface water flooding and heat-related illnesses.
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