Britain is set to be lashed by thunderstorms today as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for treacherous conditions and travel disruption.
Bolts of lightning illuminate the clouds in the night sky above Weymouth in Dorset on Sunday
Some people could also be affected by short-term power cuts, the Met Office said on its website, with damage to buildings caused by lightning strikes also possible. ‘Scattered thunderstorms will develop on Monday afternoon bringing some disruption to travel in places,’ the weather forecaster said. ‘There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.Today’s downpours are due to arrive just hours afterBut in stark contrast some parts of the nation including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland enjoyed their warmest day of the year so far yesterday.
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