Thunderstorms expected in parts of UK after hottest day of year

The Met Office warned of heavy rain, hail, strong winds and lightning in some areas.

Thunderstorms and 30°C temperatures are expected on Sunday, after the UK saw its hottest day of the year on Saturday.

The Met Office had been expecting up to 100mm of rain on Saturday evening, which equates to a month's worth of rain, but the most recorded was 21.8mm in Billinge Hill, Merseyside. Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services could happen as a result of any flooding or lightning strikes, it added.

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