The Met Office has issued an urgent update to a weather alert issued on Thursday.
Thunderstorms are set to strike across a vast area of the country today with the national weather service advising that the area of effect has now changed.
Lasting from 1am until midnight on Saturday night, the Met Office warned that “whilst some places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause some disruption on Saturday in a few places”.
Regions affected will include the east Midlands, east of England, London and south east England, north west England, south west England, Wales, west Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber.
When initially issued, the alert highlighted that the thunderstorm was likely to have a medium-high impact but was unlikely.
However, the update suggests the likelihood has now been amplified by one level.
In an update issued around 7am this morning, the Met Office said: “Warning updated to extend it further north and east, whilst removing southeast England, and to increase the likelihood to low.
“The further details have also been updated to reflect latest thoughts.”
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The Met Office suggests this warning has a low likelihood and a medium impact
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