Some areas could see as much as 4cm of rain in just three hours.

09:57, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 09:57, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Lightning in a Thunderstorm

Thunderstorms are forecast to hit some parts of the UK on Wednesday (Image: Getty)

The Met Office has issued updated thunderstorm warnings for six UK areas, with heavy rain set to drench parts of the country.

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