The Latest Breaking News from the Met Office

The Met Office has issued a fresh amber warning for thunderstorms which covers parts of the northwest of England and Wales while it states that "power cuts are likely"

Torrential downpours have hit the UK this evening with flash flooding causing roads to become blocked and images show cars trying to make their way through water more than a foot deep

Health warnings have been issued across various parts of England as temperatures continue to soar

While Brits have spent the weekend basking in sunshine at the beach or cramming into parks for picnics, thousands of Glastonbury ticket holders will be hoping the fine weather holds on for their weekend in the south west

A charity has warned high pollen levels could be dangerous to asthma and COPD sufferers

The Met Office issued the warning on Monday and it will stay in force until 7pm.

There are also yellow weather warnings for rain across large swathes of the country

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for thunderstorms from 3.21pm until 7pm today. Residents have been warned of the risk of flooding, and the possibility of travel disruption

The Environment Agency has issued 14 flood alerts across the Midlands over concerns heavy, thundery showers could cause large amounts of surface water

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for three parts of the UK today with the Met Office concerned torrential downpours may bring disruption to parts of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms and rain from 12pm to 9pm on Monday.