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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

UK heatwave: Why do thunderstorms happen after hot weather?

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The Met Office has issued a “danger to life” thunderstorm warning as torrential rain is expected to hit much the UK after a four-day heatwave.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flooding in both cities and rural areas, but it won’t be enough to end the drought declared on Friday, experts have warned.

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