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UK weather forecast: Yellow warning for thunderstorms to hit today with heavy rain & risk of floods
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of the UK.
Downpours are expected to cause disruption and potential flooding this afternoon, with the warning in place from 1pm until 8pm this evening.
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It covers a vast area from North London up to Sheffield and spans from Worcester across to Cambridge.
The weather warning says: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms causing some flooding and disruption in a few places.
"There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.
"A chance of some flooding of a few homes and businesses, leading to some damage to buildings or structures."
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The Met Office has also warned of delays to train services and lightning strikes.
It comes as the UK Health Security Agency, together with the Met Office, has issued a yellow heat-health alert for seven regions of England from 9am on Friday to 9am on Monday.
The regions included are London, the South East, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, the head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: "This heat-health alert means that in the coming days we are likely to experience another sustained period of hot weather, so it’s important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.
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"Forecasted temperatures this week could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions. If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice."
Meanwhile, scattered showers are expected across much of the UK today, initially in the Midlands and northern England, before becoming more widespread into the afternoon.
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The Met Office has warned these showers will be "heavy and perhaps thundery" for many.
But temperatures are expected to remain warm across the country, with the mercury expected to reach 27C in the south east.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: ";There will be some cloud around, but most places will start largely dry and bright.
"Some showers will quickly develop across the Midlands and northern England before becoming more widespread as we go into the afternoon.
"There will be a good chance of catching showers across England, Wales and some parts of Northern Ireland. Though those showers will be hit and miss and there will be some decent sunshine in between.
"The best of the sunshine will be towards the far south and parts of northern Scotland. Temperatures are likely to be a touch higher than on Wednesday.
"For some places to the north east and coastal parts it will be a bit lower than Wednesday, with a breeze coming in from the North Sea keeping temperatures down a little bit, but still relatively warm."
Friday will bring "a dry day for many with hazy sunshine", with temperatures particularly high in the South East, but conditions will be cloudier across northern areas of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Clear skies will be welcomed over the weekend, despite some outbreaks of rain in the North East, with the forecaster predicting "plenty of sunshine" for most of the UK.
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It comes after soggy Glastonbury crowds were hit by rain on Wednesday as they arrived ahead of the festival commencing on Friday.
Revellers were seen adorning plastic ponchos and running for cover after becoming stuck in heavy showers.
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