UK thunderstorms LIVE: Met Office issues 10-hour warning for 75 UK areas | Weather | News

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering 75 counties in England and Wales from midnight until Friday morning; Forecasters warned of lightning, torrential rain and flooding.

The warning is in force until 10am in most affected areas, while a separate yellow storm warning covering most of Scotland will remain in force until 11.59pm on Friday.

Forecasters say many places will be spared the worst of the weather, but those caught in the storm could face travel disruptions, power outages and flash floods.