Glastonbury Home Catches Fire After Lightning Strike Amid Intense Thunderstorm Friday, June 26, 2026 glastonbury lightning fire thunderstorm heatwave temperature climate metoffice emergency weather A residential property in Glastonbury was severely damaged when lightning struck during a powerful thunderstorm in the early hours of Friday, June 26. Following a week of soaring temperatures and record heat, the South West … Read More
When and Where Thunderstorms Will Hit Somerset as New Warning Issued Thursday, June 25, 2026 somerset thunderstorms metoffice weather warnings flooding lightning rain storms safety The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings that will affect Somerset over the next 24 hours. Residents and visitors should be prepared for heavy rain, lightning, and possible flooding. Thunderstorms are expected to …
Exploding Roads in Bath Result from Burst Water Pipes, Not Lightning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath storm flooding roaddamage waterpipes burst infrastructure rainfall lightning tower The dramatic explosions that tore through roads in Bath during Monday evening’s storm were caused by burst water pipes rather than lightning strikes, Bath and North East Somerset Council confirmed. On June 22, intense … Read More
Lightning Strikes and Tornado Warning as Met Office Issues Yellow Alert Monday, June 22, 2026 thunderstorms lightning hail flooding tornado metoffice weather southwest warnings storms Thunderstorms are currently sweeping across parts of the South West of England, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning. The alert, in effect until 9pm on Monday, June 22, warns of frequent lightning … Read More
Lightning Strikes and Tornado Risk Prompt Met Office Yellow Alert Monday, June 22, 2026 thunderstorms lightning weather metoffice warning southwest flooding tornado hail rain The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as severe thunderstorms sweep across the South West, bringing frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds. The alert, effective until 9pm on Monday, June 22, covers areas … Read More
Met Office Issues 11-Hour Thunderstorm Warning for Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset thunderstorm weather metoffice flooding lightning hail rain storm warning The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms impacting large parts of Somerset on Thursday, July 31. The alert is in effect from 10am to 9pm, warning residents to prepare for potentially severe weather … Read More