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 …
Over 200 Somerset Schools Close as Extreme Heat Warning Hits Region Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools closures metoffice extremeheat ukhsa safety prompostponed temperature Over 200 schools across Somerset, Bath, and North East Somerset have been confirmed closed as the region braces for an extreme heat warning set to take effect at 9am on Wednesday, June 24. Currently, 201 schools have … Read More
Over 200 Somerset Schools Close Amid Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset schools heatwave closures metoffice ukhealthsecurityagency temperature safety postponement extremeheat More than 200 schools across Somerset are now confirmed closed as the region braces for an extreme heat warning set to take effect tomorrow. A total of 201 schools in Somerset, Bath, and North East Somerset have shut their … 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