Thunderstorm warning extended for many across UK

Lightning flashes across the night sky over a marina in Brighton amid thunderstorms.
[Jon Rose/BBC]

Warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers have been extended into Monday for many across the UK, covering much of England, east Wales and southern Scotland.

The Met Office said while many places would miss the storms, there was a "small chance of flooding and disruption" in some areas as a result.

A yellow warning urging people to "be aware" came into force from 04:00 BST on Sunday, covering large swathes of southern England, the Midlands and the north of England and southern Scotland and expiring at 23:59.

Another yellow warning was issued running from midnight on Sunday until 23:59 on Monday, covering most of England apart, eastern Scotland and eastern Wales.

bbc weather graphic showing a map of the United Kingdom with an area shaded yellow of a weather warning.  The area covers central southern England, up through the Midlands, east Wales and northern England.  Warning of heavy showers, lightning and gusty winds.
Met Office yellow warning is in force throughout Sunday for thunderstorms [BBC Weather]

The Met Office said there was a chance of flooding, adding that "frequent lightning strikes and hail will be additional hazards" in southern and central England.

The most intense downpours will see frequent lightning and gusty winds.

But pinpointing exact locations of these showers is quite tricky, and it would be worth staying up-to-date with the latest forecast as it may change.

Away from the heavy showers and thunderstorms there will be some sunny spells.

It will have felt very warm and humid for many but especially so in south-east England.

Monday storms

The warning for Monday covers a large area of England, east and north Wales and up into southern and eastern Scotland.

The Met Office states that "while many places will miss them, thunderstorms may cause flooding and disruption".

It added thunderstorms could bring 60-80mm of rain in an hour in one or two places. Frequent lightning strikes and hail may cause an additional hazard.