Heavy rain sweeping across UK sparks fears of flash flooding

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A couple walk along the promenade in Folkestone, Kent, during a shower of rain. The UK will see showers over the coming days but the rain is ???not going to solve the drought situation overnight???, a forecaster has said. Picture date: Wednesday August 19, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption in place.

A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north

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