UK Met Office issues Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms across England and Wales

The UK Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across northern England and much of Wales, extending to central and eastern England through Friday afternoon and evening, August 28, 2026. These thunderstorms are expected to bring 10-20 mm of rain in a short period, with isolated areas potentially seeing 30-40 mm from repeated downpours, leading to possible disruption, localized flooding, and lightning strikes.