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The Met Office has released new thunderstorm warnings predicting further wet weather across parts of the UK on Thursday. The earliest alert starts at 02:00 BST, targeting south-east England where thunder and heavy rain are expected during the early hours. Later, from 06:00 BST, a broader warning covers expansive regions of England and Wales, remaining in effect until 22:00. These weather systems may move slowly during the afternoon and evening, bringing a risk of intense rainfall.
Heavy showers could lead to localized flash flooding and disrupt travel, with some areas potentially receiving up to 75mm (3 inches) of rain. In addition to the downpours, the storms might be accompanied by large hail, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. Humid conditions are also anticipated for many regions. The rainy spell is set to continue through the upcoming bank holiday weekend, affecting England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and strong winds are expected particularly across southern areas.
On Thursday morning, southern parts of England and south Wales will experience a wet start characterized by heavy showers, lightning, hail, and squally winds. As the day progresses, these downpours will shift northwards, impacting mid and north Wales, the Midlands, eastern England, and eventually northern England by early afternoon. After the initial heavy rain moves away, clearer skies with sunny spells may develop, though scattered heavy and thundery showers remain possible. Northern Ireland and Scotland might see some rain later in the day, but they are expected to avoid the worst of the heavy weather.
Within the yellow warning zones, rainfall totals of 20-30mm (0.8-1.2 inches) over a few hours are possible, reaching up to 50mm (2 inches) across 12 hours, and could be as much as 75mm on hills exposed to easterly winds. These conditions present hazardous driving risks, with potential road closures and isolated communities being cut off. Lightning could cause power outages, while hailstones between 1 and 2cm (0.4-0.8 inches) in diameter might occur. Although the rain will provide some relief to drought-affected regions of England and Wales, experts caution that a substantial period of wet weather will still be needed to fully replenish water supplies. Moreover, flash flooding risks are heightened in areas with very dry and hardened ground
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