Thunderstorm Warning Issued Across North East as Heavy Showers Set to Hit

Met Office warning for thunderstorms in North East - full list of areas affected

There are likely to be heavy showers of 15mm to 20mm of rain in an hour in some areas, with as much as 30mm to 50mm falling over six hours in some places

Thunderstorm warning issued across North East as heavy showers set to hit

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorms yellow weather warning across parts of the North East as heavy showers set to hit.

Thunderstorms warning issued across North West of England

The yellow warning comes into effect from 7pm.

Met Office warning as heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep UK before cooler weekend

A dramatic change in the UK's weather continues as heavy showers and thunderstorms develop across parts of the country. A Met Office warning remains in force today, but the unsettled spell is already beginning to lose its grip as much cooler conditions take hold.The UK's switch from prolonged heat and dryness to unsettled weather continues on Thursday, with frequent showers, heavy downpours and thunderstorms affecting parts of the country.A Met …