Urgent Yellow Alert: Thunderstorms Threaten Flooding and Travel Chaos in England and Wales

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to impact large areas of England and Wales on Friday. The alert, effective from...

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August 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to impact large areas of England and Wales on Friday. The alert, effective from midday to 9pm, indicates a high likelihood of flooding in some homes and businesses.

The warning also suggests that travel could be significantly disrupted. Train services may face delays, and road conditions are expected to deteriorate, potentially causing issues for motorists.

Additionally, analysis by Sky News’ Data and Forensics team reveals that wildfires are becoming more widespread, lasting longer, and moving closer to residential areas.

The Met Office has cautioned that these ‘intense’ thunderstorms could lead to substantial travel delays. A separate yellow warning for thunderstorms is already in place from 3am to 10pm on Wednesday across much of England.

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