THE UK is anticipated to face extreme lightning this week as summer season storms have began to hit after the heatwave.

Extra heavy rain is about to hit elements of the nation till Thursday, August 13, though southern areas ought to stay heat.

The place are there thunderstorms within the UK right now?

Thunderstorms are primarily anticipated throughout elements of the Midlands, Wales and Northern England.

Final night time elements of Wales and Manchester skilled lightning storms and the remainder of the UK can anticipate the identical till Thursday, August 13. 

Hearth crews in Lancashire say they have been known as out to greater than 30 flooding incidents in a single day in Lancaster, Warton, Kirkham, Hesketh Financial institution and Tarleton.

Climate forecasters say thunderstorms are anticipated to maneuver north throughout elements of Scotland this morning, with scattered storms anticipated for different elements of the nation – however very popular climate anticipated for the South East.

Hailstones the dimensions of golf balls additionally rained down on Capel Curig in North Wales yesterday – gorgeous locals as temperatures reached 35C elsewhere within the UK.

What are the Met Workplace climate warnings?

The Met Workplace Climate warnings, in place from 4pm right now to 3am tomorrow, recommend torrential rain will drift throughout the north, backed by gale pressure winds.

BBC Climate Watchers stated that there have been a staggering 50,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours throughout the UK following the weekend heatwave.

Met Workplace forecaster Bonnie Diamond stated: “There are dangers of extreme thunderstorms throughout most of Britain. 

“We’re involved that there could also be flash flooding in low-lying areas. 

“However it will likely be sudden torrential downpours, not lengthy sustained durations of rain.”

The most recent extreme climate warnings come amid excessive temperatures for the UK.

How can I monitor thunderstorms?

A lot of climate maps on-line may help you monitor the thunderstorm because it sweeps throughout the UK.

Metcheck gives a reside replace of the storm because it batters its manner by the nation, which you’ll verify right here.

One other web site the place you may monitor lightning is that this.

How do I keep protected in a thunderstorm?

The Met Workplace says the perfect factor to do throughout a thunderstorm is to shelter whereas the storm is going down.

If inside, it’s also suggested that you just unplug non-essential electrical objects too.

If outside it is important to avoid water and find an open place that is at a safe distance from trees, poles or metal objects.

You should avoid using the landline as telephone wires can conduct electricity.

If you are in an exposed location, the Met Office advises that you squat down on the ground with your hands on your knees and your head in between them.