UK Met Office warnings of rain and thunderstorms

The Met Office has issued a double weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of the UK.

Devon meteorologists have put in place an eight-hour thunderstorm warning for eastern England, engulfing Norwich, London and parts of Sussex, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

A separate warning of heavy rain was also issued in parts of the northwest and northeast, which is expected to “cause some flooding and disturbances” in some places.

Read more: A “cold front and frost” looms amid the threat of thunderstorms over the south

The alerts come after a heatwave brought seven consecutive days of sunshine and record temperatures of 32.7C were recorded at Heathrow Airport on Saturday.

Forecasters have already warned that a cold front will see temperatures drop in the north over the coming days while the threat of thunderstorms remains in the south.

Thunderstorm Warning – 12pm – 8pm today (September 12)

“Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to cause some flooding and disruption in places,” the Met Office says.

what are you expecting

• Drizzle and flash flooding may result in difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• There is a small possibility that some communities will become isolated due to flooded roads
• There is a small possibility of power outages and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
• In the event of flooding or lightning, there is a possibility of delays and cancellation of some train and bus services
• There is a small possibility that homes and businesses will quickly be inundated, with some buildings being damaged by floodwaters, lightning strikes or strong winds

Rain Warning – 1 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Heavy rainfall is likely to cause some flooding and disruption in places,” the Met Office says.

what are you expecting

• Drizzle and flooding on roads are likely to lengthen journey times
• Bus and train services are likely to be affected, with journey times taking longer
• Flooding is possible for a few homes and businesses

Five-day forecast for the southwest

today: Some early brightness for Dorset, but otherwise quite cloudy with heavy rain, heaviest in the eastern counties. The weather becomes drier in the afternoon with sunnier skies arriving from the west. Feeling refreshed. Maximum temperature 21°C.

Tonight: Cloud amounts diminish during this evening, leaving increasingly clear skies overnight. The weather is turning very cold with patchy fog appearing in the countryside. Minimum temperature 10°C.

Wednesday: Any fog will clear soon, and then a beautiful day will come with light winds and warm sunny spells. It will likely turn a little cloudy during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 20°C.

Forecast from Thursday to Saturday: Some rain is possible on Thursday and Saturday, but plenty of dry and bright weather too, especially on Friday. I feel happy in the sunshine but generally cooler than before.

United Kingdom long range forecast

September 16-25

On Saturday, most parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will see sunny spells and scattered rain. The central or southern areas of the UK are likely to see a band of rain, which may start to move northwards. Temperatures are fairly cool below and north of this; But it is warmer and more humid in the south, with some showers and thunderstorms possible here. Over Sunday and Monday, these warm and humid conditions with the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to spread northwards to other areas of the UK, displacing more stable and drier conditions northwards. Further afield, conditions are likely to be variable, with periods of rain or showers for many, more frequent in the north and west. Temperatures are likely to be around or slightly above average.

September 26 – October 10

Confidence in the forecast for late September to early October is declining, with uncertainty increasing in part due to the remnants of tropical storms in the Atlantic. However, there is likely to be an increased incidence of high pressure around the UK than usual at this time of year, which could lead to stabilizing weather conditions. Temperatures are also likely to be above the overall seasonal average, with warmer than normal periods more likely late in the season.