Thunderstorms batter UK as Brits brace for travel chaos, floods and power cuts

BRITS were battered by rain overnight after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.

The storms could bring flooding to homes and businesses as well as power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings, the forecaster warns.

A lightning strike branches across the sky during a thunderstorm last night over the Solent in SouthamptonCredit: Solent

A lightning storm over Portsmouth Harbour in Hampshire

A lightning storm over Portsmouth Harbour in HampshireCredit: Paul Jacobs/pictureexclusive.com
A cyclist battles through the heavy surface water in central London
A cyclist battles through the heavy surface water in central LondonCredit: LNP
The yellow weather warning from the Met Office covers large parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The yellow weather warning from the Met Office covers large parts of England, Wales and Northern IrelandCredit: MetOfiice
A woman shelters from the rain under an umbrella in Cambridge
A woman shelters from the rain under an umbrella in CambridgeCredit: Bav Media

The Met Office warning had run from 8pm on Sunday to 4am today.

It covers London and South East England, South West England, most of Northern Ireland, large parts of Wales, east of England, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire.

And according to flooding maps for across the UK, there are four areas at risk of floods – from Nottinghamshire to Swindon.

The Met Office said heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected across South West England on Sunday.

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A few places may see 20mm to 30mm of rainfall in less than an hour, while other places may not see much rain at all.

Forecasters said frequent lightning, hail and local gusty winds may accompany stronger thunderstorms, particularly across south-western parts of England and Wales.

The Met Office warned: “Some flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.”

Brits have also been warned of possible delays to train services.

They added: “Towards the end of the period, the rainfall is likely to die out, leading to many areas becoming a little drier, although there may still be a chance of showers for many places.”

Cars take on the flooding on the A3 Kingston Bypass in LondonCars take on the flooding on the A3 Kingston Bypass in LondonCredit: LNP

A runner gets a soaking while out on Wimbledon Common in London
A runner gets a soaking while out on Wimbledon Common in LondonCredit: LNP
A BMW makes its way along Euston Road in central London

A BMW makes its way along Euston Road in central LondonCredit: LNP
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