Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYellow weather warnings for thunderstorms have been issued by the Met Office for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. The warnings are in place from Wednesday evening into Thursday, following the fourth heatwave of the summer which saw temperatures reach 33C in some places.Forecasters anticipate heavy showers, with up to 50mm of rainfall possible, alongside hail and gusty winds. Potential disruptions include difficult driving conditions, road closures, and a slight chance of power cuts. There is also a warning of a small risk to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater in affected areas. In fullMet Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches BritainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dramatic weather change in store as heatwave passes
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYellow weather warnings for thunderstorms have been issued by the Met Office for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. The warnings are in place from Wednesday evening into Thursday, following the fourth heatwave of the summer which saw temperatures reach 33C in some places.Forecasters anticipate heavy showers, with up to 50mm of rainfall possible, alongside hail and gusty winds. Potential disruptions include difficult driving conditions, road closures, and a slight chance of power cuts. There is also a warning of a small risk to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater in affected areas. In fullMet Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches BritainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
