Thunderstorm and flooding risk issued by the Met Office

United Kingdom

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 3:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The Met Office has issued an update warning of thunderstorms, flooding and frequent lightning. The supplied headline does not specify the affected area.

SO WHAT?

Severe storms and flooding can threaten public safety and disrupt transport and infrastructure.

FOR ME

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COVERAGE

Reports behind this event

westernadvocate.com.auen

Residents raise concerns about Bathurst Flood Study update | Western Advocate

Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

lithgowmercury.com.auen

Residents raise concerns about Bathurst Flood Study update | Lithgow Mercury

Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

manchestereveningnews.co.uken

Met Office issues thunderstorm update with 'flooding and frequent lightning' risk

Aug 25, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC