YELLOW weather alerts are in place for parts of the UK today – with the Met Office warning of heavy showers and thunderstorms.
The downpours are expected to wreak travel chaos across bus, rail and road networks.
The warnings – in place until 7pm on Thursday – stretch from London up to to Carlisle, Cumbria and into Scotland.
The Met Office say there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and even hail.
In the weather alert, the Met warns: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to cause travel disruption and flooding.
"There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.
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"Perhaps damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.
"Some short term loss of power and other services is likely."
The heaviest rain is expected to fall in the North West of England and London areas today.
This afternoon will continue unsettled with a mix of sunny spells, cloud and scattered showers which may turn thundery at times.
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Thursday will see highs of 17C in London, 16C in Cardiff, 15C in Newcastle, 15C in Belfast and 14C in Plymouth.
But the rain is not forecast to last all day and this evening it is expected to gradually dissipate allowing for late sunny spells for many.
Tonight, it will remain dry but there will be large areas of low cloud that will spread in from the east.
Friday will be largely overcast for many but outbreaks of rain are expected to drench much of East Anglia and London from mid-morning.
This rain will push west throughout the afternoon bringing breezier and cooler weather.
Friday will see highs of 16C in Manchester, 16C in Belfast and 12C in London.
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