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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for 18 Welsh counties

8/30/2026

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Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales and the United Kingdom on Friday.
The warning covers 18 Welsh counties, including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend and Wrexham, until 9 pm.
Forecasters expect up to 40 mm rain quickly, with lightning, hail and 35-45 mph gusts as hazards.
Nearly 700 homes lost power in Templeton, Pembrokeshire.
Flood alerts were issued for two areas and flood warnings for 31 areas across England and Wales.

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Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales and the United Kingdom on Friday.
The warning covers 18 Welsh counties, including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend and Wrexham, until 9 pm.
Forecasters expect up to 40 mm rain quickly, with lightning, hail and 35-45 mph gusts as hazards.
Nearly 700 homes lost power in Templeton, Pembrokeshire.
Flood alerts were issued for two areas and flood warnings for 31 areas across England and Wales.