Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Summary
The UK is expecting heavy showers and thunderstorms after a summer of heatwaves and drought. Some areas may have flash flooding because dry, hard ground cannot absorb the rain quickly.Key Facts
- Wet weather will mostly fall in northwest England, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland.
- Southeast England may stay mostly dry in the coming days.
- Heavy showers may bring hail, lightning, and flash flooding risks.
- Over 70% of England and all of Wales are in drought due to low rainfall and high temperatures.
- Hard, dry ground causes water to run off quickly, increasing flood risk during heavy rain.
- Temperatures will drop below average this week as cooler Arctic air arrives.
- No major heatwaves are expected in August, but September could see a rise in temperatures.
- Thunderstorms and showers will become more widespread by Thursday across the UK.
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