First the fires, now prepare for floods as torrential rain and thunder forecast for many areas of parched Britain
Forecasters have warned that torrential rain and thunderstorms are set to hit large parts of Britain, bringing a risk of flooding after weeks of dry, hot weather left the ground parched and less able to absorb sudden downpours. The shift matters because tinder-dry soil and drought-hit regions can see rainfall run off rapidly rather than…
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast after Britain's dry, fire-prone spell.
- Parched ground raises flash flooding risk in many areas.
- Weather swings sharply from drought conditions to flood warnings.