Parts of the North West have been warned of more unsettled conditions today
It comes shortly after a similar warning was issued for parts of the South of England and Wales yesterday. Now, a warning has been extended to some major cities across the North West, the South, and the Midlands from 12pm today until 11.59pm tonight.
Some major areas covered by the warning include Stoke-on-Trent, Peterborough, Birmingham, and Oxford. Due to the predicted adverse weather conditions, commuters are warned of potential travel disruptions, including possible delays or even cancellations to certain train and bus services.There's also a likelihood of power outages in areas covered by the thunderstorm warning, which could impact both residential and commercial properties.
Thunderstorms and heavy rains hit parts of the capital and surrounding areas over the previous night. In it's forecast for tonight, the Met Office said: "A cloudy start in places, especially over the Pennines, however many will have a sunny day with cloud lifting and breaking. "There is the possibility of a few heavy showers in the south this afternoon. Feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C." It added: "A mostly dry night but turning increasingly cloudy, with many areas becoming misty and murky by dawn.
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