Thunderstorm alert issued across UK as Met Office warns of 'lightning strikes and hail'

Saturday, 31 August 2024

Thunderstorm alert issued across UK as Met Office warns of 'lightning strikes and hail'

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for large parts of England and Wales - bringing the threat of "frequent lightning strikes and hail".

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