Overview

• An overnight yellow rain warning ran from midnight to 2pm for large parts of southern England and Wales, with the Met Office cautioning over flooding, longer journeys and possible power interruptions.
• A separate yellow thunderstorm warning is in force from 11am to 8pm across the East and West Midlands, East of England, London and the South East, South West, Wales and Yorkshire, while north‑east Scotland faces a rain warning from 12pm to 9pm.
• Forecasters expect 20–30mm of rain widely and 40–60mm in 6–9 hours in places, with local downpours up to 30mm in an hour, coastal gales along English Channel coasts and gusts near 45mph already recorded.
• The Environment Agency reported multiple flood alerts, including in Devon and around Haywards Heath, and said teams are monitoring river levels and clearing blockages as peak travel periods face disruption.
• Another yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Thursday from 2am to 5pm over much of England and Wales, and households are advised to prepare flood plans, assemble emergency kits and secure outdoor items.