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thunderstorms recently, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and large hail. Meanwhile, southeastern Europe, including Greece and Turkey, continues to experience hot, dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. This contrast is linked to the position of the jet stream and the blocking effect
of Wales, where there is a significant risk of heavy, thundery downpours. Rainfall totals could reach 25 to 35mm in just an hour, with up to 60mm possible over a few hours. These conditions may lead to localised flash flooding, accompanied by frequent lightning and hail. A warning has been issued
affected. Some journeys require longer travel times. Road conditions affected by spray and standing water and/or hail. Short-term disruption to power and/or other utilities and services in some places. Flooding of homes and businesses. Danger to life due to sudden deep/fast flowing water. Damage
(Cumbria). Storm Gareth headed in on the 12th and a belt of heavy rain spread south-eastwards with hail in parts of the south-east, followed by brighter weather with isolated showers. The 13th was another windy day with gales in places and a mix of sunshine and scattered showers. Another belt
were markedly colder but with some sunshine on the 21st, while Cornwall and eastern coasts were showery, with hail at times, on a northerly wind. The 22nd was again bright, after frost in places, with showers near eastern and south-eastern coasts. A few southern locations had early fog on the 23rd
. Alongside these blustery conditions, there will be showery bursts of rain, interspersed with some sunshine. However, some of the rain could be heavy at times, with the risk of thunder and even hail in places. Over the higher ground of Scotland, sleet and snow are likely, adding a wintry flavour
falling as sleet and snow over the mountain tops and hail at lower levels. The wind will make it feel even colder, although skies will be brighter compared to the south. The outbreaks of rain across the middle of the country will shift position later in the week, but the boundary between cold air
and Wednesday will see a shift from persistent rain to more showery conditions. Showers will be most frequent in western areas, particularly across parts of western Wales and southern England. Some of these showers may be heavy, with a risk of hail and thunder. Northwestern Scotland will also
in Surrey. That heatwave culminated in widespread thunderstorms, with frequent lightning and hail affecting parts of northern England and southern Scotland. A wet start to the week for the Northern Isles with coastal gales possible 🌧️ Blustery showers drifting into other northwestern regions Generally dry
of them heavy with the potential for hail and even the odd rumble of thunder. Winds will strengthen, making it feel colder than the actual temperatures, which will be a degree or two higher than Saturday. For those caught in heavier downpours, it will feel decidedly unpleasant at times. Western areas
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