The yellow and amber thunderstorm warnings are in place for Northern and South East Scotland, North and South West England as well as parts of Wales and Northern Ireland. The Met Office has told the public to prepare for some disruption including difficult driving conditions, possible flooded roads as well as a slight chance of power cuts. READ MORE: Oxford under 17s turning backs on free public swimming poolsThe weather service has also issued guidance on how to deal with the severe weather including advice on driving and how to tell how far away a storm is from you. No, you should avoid any non-essential appliances - including your TV - during a thunderstorm. It is also advised not to shower during a thunderstorm since lightning can travel through plumbing.

Source: The Herald June 13, 2023 05:01 UTC