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Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

Met Office issues yellow storm warning for 54 areas across England

A yellow weather warning is in effect for 54 districts in central and eastern England, highlighting risks of lightning, heavy rain, and travel disruption.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 10:36 ·Rhys Morgan 5 min read
Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Met Office issues flood warning from storms as heatwave comes to an end

Following a record-breaking heatwave, the UK faces a transition to volatile weather with the Met Office warning of thunderstorms and potential flash flooding.

Weather ·21 Jul 2026, 06:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
NYC faces severe thunderstorm and flash flood threat following smoke surge

NYC faces severe thunderstorm and flash flood threat following smoke surge

New York City is contending with unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke and severe thunderstorms that have triggered flash flood warnings.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 23:11 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warnings across UK for weekend

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warnings across UK for weekend

The UK faces a turbulent weather shift as high humidity triggers widespread yellow thunderstorm warnings, bringing risks of flash flooding and travel delays.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London hit by floods and fires after intense overnight thunderstorms

London hit by floods and fires after intense overnight thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms swept across London, submerging transport hubs such as Heathrow Airport and triggering lightning strikes that ignited homes.

Weather ·7 Jul 2026, 00:10 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for 42 regions across UK

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for 42 regions across UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 42 regions across the UK following a period of extreme heat. Storms bring risks of flooding.

Weather ·4 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read