Thunderstorm warnings for 56 counties ahead of Bank Holiday
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover 56 counties across England and Wales on Thursday, with up to 75mm of rain possible and a risk of rapid flooding.
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Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Flooding has hit Birmingham as two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover much of England and Wales, with up to 75mm of rain forecast in parts.
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Thunderstorm warnings for England, Wales before wet weekend
The Met Office has issued two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Thursday, with some areas expecting 50-75mm of rain, lightning and hail before an unsettled bank holiday weekend.
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West Midlands Fire Service confirms six crews are dealing with significant flooding in Birmingham, with roads closed and cars stranded in floodwater.
Birmingham floods: Emergency services rescue stranded cars near Asda
Firefighters, police and council staff are responding to significant flooding in Birmingham, with cars stranded near Perry Park and warnings to avoid the area.
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West Midlands Fire Service deployed six crews to tackle significant flooding on three Birmingham roads, with police and council support, after heavy rain stranded cars.
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Thunderstorm warnings issued for England and Wales
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings cover England and Wales on Thursday, with up to 75mm of rain, lightning and hail, before an unsettled bank holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning north-westwards to 65 areas, urging people across England and Wales to prepare for lightning strikes, power cuts, heavy rain and flooding.
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The Met Office has extended its yellow thunderstorm warning for Greater Manchester, bringing the start time forward by one hour as 17 hours of wind and rain batter the region.
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