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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jabed Ahmed

Abrupt end to UK heatwave with thunderstorm alert issued

United Kingdom
  • The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of north-east England and Scotland.
  • The warning is active from 11am to 6pm on Wednesday, affecting major cities including Durham, Newcastle, and Edinburgh.
  • Heavy showers could bring 15 to 20mm of rain in an hour, potentially causing localised flooding, impacting driving conditions, and leading to possible train delays.
  • This weather warning follows the UK's hottest day of the year on Tuesday, when temperatures reached 34.7C in central London.
  • Cooler weather is forecast for the remainder of the week, with a split in weather patterns expected across the UK on Thursday and Friday.

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Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office as heatwave finally ends

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