News · 28 May 2026

Met Office warns UK of thunderstorms, 1,530 lose power.

Parts of the UK may see power cuts, flooding, and difficult driving conditions due to thunderstorms. The Met Office announced a yellow weather alert for Wales, effective from 3pm to 11:59pm on Wednesday, and for various English regions until 4am on Thursday. This follows a Welsh heatwave, with more than 1,500 customers losing power earlier on Wednesday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 May 2026 at 4:34

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