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Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for England and Wales

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of England and Wales on Monday, with over half a month's worth of rain possible in some areas. The warning, issued by the Met Office, comes as a 42-year-old man's body was recovered after he went missing while swimming in a Scottish loch. The weather is expected to be hot and humid, with thundery showers developing in the southern areas, which could lead to hail, localised power cuts, flooding, and disruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 42-year-old man's body was recovered after he went missing while swimming in Loch Ard, Trossachs national park, with no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
  • A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales, covering most of Wales, the West Midlands, and many southern English counties.
  • The warning comes into force at noon on Monday and lasts until 10pm, with 40-50mm of rain possible in one to two hours.
  • More than half a month's worth of rain could hit some areas, with the average rainfall in May being 70mm.
  • The weather is expected to be hot and humid, leading to thundery showers developing in the southern areas, which could lead to hail, localised power cuts, flooding, and disruption.
  • Hail and localised power cuts, as well as flooding and disruption, are a possibility within the warning area depending on how long the heavy showers linger.
  • The weather is forecast to turn more settled from Tuesday onwards, with Northern Ireland and Scotland expected to see their hottest days of the year so far.

Statistics:

  • 40-50mm of rain possible in one to two hours within the warning area.
  • Over half a month's worth of rain possible in some areas.
  • Average rainfall in May in the warning area is 70mm.
  • Body of 42-year-old man recovered after going missing while swimming in Loch Ard, Trossachs national park.
  • Weather forecast to turn more settled from Tuesday onwards, with Northern Ireland and Scotland expected to see their hottest days of the year so far.

Sources:

  • Met Office
  • BBC News
  • The Scotsman

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