The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings that will cover much of the UK later today. These warnings are not limited to a specific area, but instead, cover a vast expanse of the country. One alert has been extended to cover most of the north of England and parts of Wales. Another warning was issued for large swathes of central, southern, and southwestern England. The warnings indicate heavy showers and thunderstorms that may lead to disruption in certain areas.
The southern warning is particularly concerning as it covers parts of London, Oxford, Bath, and stretches as far southwest as Exeter. This warning will be in place from 10am to 7pm on Sunday. On the other hand, the larger warning for storms and heavy showers comes into effect at 12pm and lasts until 8pm. This extended warning now includes areas as far north as Carlisle and Newcastle, and covers regions like Birmingham and Cambridge further south. Additionally, southern parts of Scotland will be under a separate rain warning from 1pm to midnight on Sunday.
Looking ahead to Bank Holiday Monday, a warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Scotland between 11am and 10pm. The warning includes Edinburgh and eastern parts of the country. The forecast predicts slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms that could result in flooding and disruption in some places. Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson mentioned that while Bank Holiday Monday will bring further showers, some thundery, western parts of the country will see a drier spell later on.
The weather warnings come at a time when travel and transportation are already strained due to the Bank Holiday weekend. With an anticipated 20 million cars on the roads on Friday, coinciding with the half-term break for many schools, traffic congestion is expected. There are also planned engineering works across the rail network, which could be further affected by adverse weather conditions. Aviation analytics company Cirium reported a surge in departing flights from UK airports, with a high volume of flights scheduled between Saturday and Monday.
The Met Office’s thunderstorm warnings across various regions of the UK highlight the need for caution and preparedness during adverse weather conditions. As these warnings extend to Bank Holiday Monday, it is essential for residents and travelers to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.
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