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UK weather: Thunderstorms could bring risk of flash flooding
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Jennifer Bartram
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The UK faces a risk of flash flooding as thunderstorms are forecast following a period of record-breaking heat and drought. While rain is expected, officials note that the areas most affected by drought may not receive the necessary relief.
Image source, PA Media By Jennifer Bartram BBC Weather Published 18 August 2026, 01:12 BST Wet weather is forecast for parts of the UK following a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and widespread drought.
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