Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the UK, with flash flooding expected in areas covered by the alerts later on Wednesday.
The warnings apply to northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland. They are due to come into force later in the day, signalling a period of potentially severe weather for those regions.
Flash flooding is expected as thunderstorms develop, raising the prospect of sudden disruption in places affected by heavy downpours. The alerts cover separate parts of the UK rather than the whole country.
The available information does not specify the precise start times, end times or local areas within the warned regions. Residents and travellers in northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to look for further updates as the warnings take effect.
The latest known position is that the thunderstorm warnings are set to begin later on Wednesday, with flash flooding identified as the main expected hazard.
