Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue as yellow weather warnings issued for UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain with the potential for up to 40mm of rain to fall in some areas within a couple of hours.

There could be some localised flooding and travel disruption as a result of the adverse weather.

A rain warning has been issued for the East Midlands, the north of England, Wales, and the West Midlands from 11am on Sunday morning, lasting until 10pm.

The warning said: "Showery outbreaks of rain, heavy and perhaps thundery in places, will move northwestwards from late Sunday morning and through the afternoon before gradually easing during the evening.

"Accumulations of 10-20 mm are expected fairly widely, with a few places potentially receiving as much as 40 mm, much of this falling in just a few hours. This could lead to some surface water flooding."

Residents have been told to expect difficult driving conditions and some road closures where sudden flooding has occurred which may also impact bus and train services.

The warning says: "Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the course of Sunday.

"Rainfall amounts will vary from place to place but in some locations 20-40 mm is possible within a couple of hours.

"Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard, but lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail and gusty winds."

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There are thunderstorm warnings out for Northern Ireland, south east Scotland, Wales, and south west England from 12pm on Sunday lasting into the evening.

The warning said: "Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard, but lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail and gusty winds."

It comes after a weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UK following a prolonged period of dry weather in many areas.

London was placed under an amber warning on Saturday for thunderstorms.

Throughout the day on Monday, large swathes of the country will also experience thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon and early evening.

The forecasting agency said: "Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected during Monday, especially during the afternoon and early evening.

"While many will miss the worst conditions, a few places could see 30-50 mm of rain within a couple of hours.

"Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard but lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail."