London weather: Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms

Published date18 June 2021
Date18 June 2021
Unfortunately this will probably come as no surprise due to the capital's history of inconsistent sunshine and rainy days.

Last week's weather forecast saw London reach record highs for the year, hitting above 25 degrees.

After scorching temperatures and balmy weather all month-long, the Met Office is predicting far more grim weather for the coming days.

Forecasters predict that heavy rain will lash parts of Britain throughout Friday with lightning strikes expected until tomorrow morning.

Clare Nasir at the Met Office said of the forecast for Friday: "All eyes are on France. Another batch of thundery rain develops here and will push towards the southeast through [Friday].

"Another thunderstorm warning in force through Friday."

That yellow weather warning for...

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