England is set to be battered by heavy rain today, as the Met Office warns of thunder and potential flooding.
An amber weather warning for heavy rain came into force at last night in parts of Wales, the south of England, the Midlands and Yorkshire.Thunder, lightning and hail marked the official end to summer over the weekend, with the autumn equinox on Sunday afternoon signalling the start of the new season.And this morning, an amber warning was confirmed at 5am, lasting until 9pm, covering Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull.
The yellow warning for rain remains in place until midnight on Monday.Read More: Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils newest furry resident of Downing StreetRead More: New 'austerity drive' will increase racism, says Diane Abbott, as Labour faces union fight over winter fuel allowanceUp to three inches of rain was expected to fall in some parts of the country, according to forecasters on Sunday.
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