The UK Met Office issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding across England and Wales from August 25–27, 2026, with torrential downpours delivering the wettest weather in several weeks and potential for travel disruption.
Between August 25-27, 2026, strong thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across England and Wales following heatwaves, prompting 40 flood alerts and causing damage to dozens of homes, particularly in the Midlands, Yorkshire, and southeast England.
Between 2026-08-19 and 2026-08-20, the UK experienced intense thunderstorms and heavy rain across England and Wales after recording its driest July on record. Meteorological forecasts warned of flash flooding risk as precipitation returned after an extended dry period.