Thunderstorm warnings for England and Wales mark end of UK summer

Met Office issues yellow warning as heavy rain and lightning set to hit

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across England and Wales, as the UK's summer draws to a close.

The warning, which is in place from 12pm until 9pm on Monday, covers much of central, southern and eastern England, as well as all of Wales.

The Met Office said there is a risk of heavy rain, lightning and hail, with some areas likely to see up to 30mm of rain in an hour.

The Met Office has warned that the thunderstorms could cause some disruption, with the potential for flooding and travel delays.

It has advised people to be aware of the weather forecast and to take steps to stay safe, such as avoiding open water and not sheltering under trees.

The thunderstorms are expected to mark the end of the UK's summer, which has been one of the hottest on record.

The Met Office said that the average temperature for the summer was 16.9C, which is 1.1C above the long-term average.

The summer also saw a number of heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 40C in some parts of the country.

The thunderstorms are a reminder that the UK's summer is coming to an end, and that it is time to start preparing for the colder weather.

The Met Office has advised people to stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast and to take steps to stay safe during the thunderstorms.