THUNDERSTORMS could develop on Monday, bringing “heavy rain” and “disruption”, the latest Met Office forecast said.

While an ‘extreme heat’ warning is currently in place for Somerset until Sunday, August 14, thunderstorms are expected to hit the UK at the end of the heatwave.

 

The Met Office said: “While some places stay dry, thunderstorms are likely to develop during Monday, bringing locally heavy rain and possible disruption.”

Here is what to expect:

  • There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
  • Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.