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Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger flood warnings across UK areas
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 5:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The UK Met Office forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across dozens of areas, with flood warnings reported.
SO WHAT?
Flooding could disrupt travel and affect communities across multiple UK areas.
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Reports behind this event
coventrytelegraph.neten
Exact time huge band of heavy rain will soak Coventry as yellow thunder warning triggered
Aug 26, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
aol.co.uken
London weather: Yellow thunderstorms warning in force as rain sweeps capital
Aug 26, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
derbytelegraph.co.uken
Full list of 70 UK areas facing thunderstorms amid flood warning
Aug 26, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC
express.co.uken
Met Office map turns red in 46 UK areas for heavy rain on Thursday – full list
Aug 26, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
nottinghampost.comen
Full list of 70 UK areas facing thunderstorms amid flood warning
Aug 26, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC