Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for 34 areas - full list

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings covering 34 areas across the UK as heatwaves and sunshine come to an abrupt halt. The warning lasts 15 hours.

Brit Brief 19/08/2026 08:57

Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for 34 areas - full list — Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning for 34 areas

The Met Office has issued new thunderstorm warnings covering 34 areas across the UK as the heatwaves and glorious sunshine come to an abrupt halt.

Warning Details

The warning is in effect for 15 hours, affecting a wide swath of the country. The full list of areas under the warning has been published.

Related Warnings

This comes alongside other Met Office alerts, including a 12-hour power cut warning for six areas facing heavy rain, and separate warnings naming 27 areas facing heavy rain on Wednesday and 33 areas facing thunderstorms on Wednesday.

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Impact

The sudden change in weather marks an end to the recent hot spell, with thunderstorms expected to bring disruption. This is a breaking story, with more details to follow.