The Met Office has warned of a possible 'danger to life' from flooding in an updated thunderstorm alert issued on Monday. The Greater Manchester region is braced for storms and heavy rainfall today as the recent heatwave comes to an end in spectacular style.
A yellow-coded weather warning for rain is in place across England and Wales from 10am until midnight tonight - August 15. Commuters are being advised to check their journeys before they travel.
Now in an updated warning, Met Office forecasters have warned flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with the threat of damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
