The Met Office has issued a new thunderstorm warning covering 64 areas on Friday, with the UK bracing for heavy downpours over the coming hours. The warning is in place for nine hours, as thunderstorms are expected to bring disruptive weather conditions.
Warning details and affected areas
The warning applies to a total of 64 areas across the country, with the Met Office flagging the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The alert is part of a series of thunderstorm warnings issued by the Met Office this week, following previous alerts for other regions.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to be prepared for sudden downpours and possible disruption to travel and outdoor activities. The Met Office has not yet specified the exact start and end times of the warning beyond the nine-hour duration.
Context and further updates
This warning follows a separate Met Office alert for 36 areas facing heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a seven-hour thunderstorm warning for 14 areas on Friday. The UK weather map has also indicated a potential date for 25C heat in September, according to a Met Office forecast.
This is a breaking story, and more details are expected to follow as the situation develops.
