UK weather: Where are thunderstorm warnings in place after record heatwave?

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and spray across parts of south-west England and much of Wales, valid from 3pm to midnight, potentially causing damage from lightning, transport delays, and localised flooding. Tuesday marked the hottest May day on record for both England and Wales, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in Kew Gardens and 32.9C in Cardiff Bute Park. NHS England reported a significant surge in visits to its heatstroke advice pages, with over 20,000 visits on Bank Holiday Monday alone, and a 3,500% increase in parents seeking advice on keeping babies safe in the sun. Several teenagers and a man in his 60s have died in recent days after getting into difficulty in open water across various locations in England, prompting warnings about hidden dangers like cold water shock, currents, and submerged objects. Heat health alerts have been extended, with amber alerts remaining for several regions including the South West, South East, and London until Thursday 5pm, and yellow alerts for the North West and North East, as health officials urge caution for vulnerable individuals. In fullMet Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainThank 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

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