The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, affecting 38 parts of the United Kingdom. The warning comes as several regions continue to experience heatwave conditions.
Areas Affected by the Warning
The warning covers parts of London and South East England, including Hampshire, as well as much of South West England, Wales, and the West Midlands.
South West England
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bristol
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Gloucestershire
- North Somerset
- Plymouth
- Somerset
- South Gloucestershire
- Torbay
- Wiltshire
Wales
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Wrexham
West Midlands
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Worcestershire
Residents in these areas are advised to prepare an emergency kit with essentials such as torches, batteries, a first aid kit, and important documents. The Met Office warns of potential disruptions including flooding, power cuts, and travel delays. Stay safe and monitor local weather updates.
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