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| Torrential rain and thunderstorms hit UK | Torrential rain and thunderstorms hit UK |
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| Torrential rain is lashing large parts of the UK as severe thunderstorms hit, causing flooding and travel disruption. | Torrential rain is lashing large parts of the UK as severe thunderstorms hit, causing flooding and travel disruption. |
| A Met Office amber warning - meaning a potential risk to life - is in force across Wales and the south west of England until 06:00 BST on Friday. | A Met Office amber warning - meaning a potential risk to life - is in force across Wales and the south west of England until 06:00 BST on Friday. |
| Fire crews are being called out to flooded homes as river levels rise. | |
| Ryanair has cancelled some flights in and out of Stansted. Rail passengers are suffering delays and cancellations and roads have been closed. | |
| Budget airline Ryanair said some flights were delayed while "a small number" had to be cancelled because of the weather. | |
| Customers stranded in Berlin and Budapest voiced their frustration on social media and asked why the airline appeared to be the only one cancelling flights. | |
| Ryanair has apologised for the inconvenience and says it has contacted all affected customers by email or text message to advise them of their options. | |
| Great Western Railway trains, which serves south Wales, and southern and western England, are running more slowly than usual after Network Rail imposed a precautionary blanket speed restriction. | Great Western Railway trains, which serves south Wales, and southern and western England, are running more slowly than usual after Network Rail imposed a precautionary blanket speed restriction. |
| CrossCountry is also warning travellers to expect delays and cancellations for the rest of Thursday. | CrossCountry is also warning travellers to expect delays and cancellations for the rest of Thursday. |
| Other developments include: | Other developments include: |
| A yellow warning for rain has been issued for the south east of England, the Midlands and East Anglia. | A yellow warning for rain has been issued for the south east of England, the Midlands and East Anglia. |
| The wet weather is predicted to move into northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday morning, with flooding and possible disruption to travel predicted. | The wet weather is predicted to move into northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday morning, with flooding and possible disruption to travel predicted. |
| A Met Office spokesman said Thursday's thunderstorms were expected to be slow-moving, but could merge together to create larger storms. | A Met Office spokesman said Thursday's thunderstorms were expected to be slow-moving, but could merge together to create larger storms. |
| In the amber warning areas, there may be frequent lightning, power cuts and a potential risk to life and property. | In the amber warning areas, there may be frequent lightning, power cuts and a potential risk to life and property. |
| If you've been affected by the rain and storms, you can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk or fill out the form at the bottom of the page. | If you've been affected by the rain and storms, you can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk or fill out the form at the bottom of the page. |
| A yellow warning is also in place for Saturday across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to develop in the late morning. | A yellow warning is also in place for Saturday across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to develop in the late morning. |
| Much of the rest of the country, however, can expect warm weather and sunshine over the weekend. | Much of the rest of the country, however, can expect warm weather and sunshine over the weekend. |
| The Environment Agency has urged people to check their flood risk - especially if they are travelling to unfamiliar areas over half term. | The Environment Agency has urged people to check their flood risk - especially if they are travelling to unfamiliar areas over half term. |
| The organisation also said that the South West, Hampshire and the West Midlands were most at risk, with urban areas most likely to suffer from flash flooding. | The organisation also said that the South West, Hampshire and the West Midlands were most at risk, with urban areas most likely to suffer from flash flooding. |
| Kate Marks, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said teams would work "24/7" to operate flood defences, clear blockages in rivers and streams and offer support at incidents of surface water flooding. | Kate Marks, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said teams would work "24/7" to operate flood defences, clear blockages in rivers and streams and offer support at incidents of surface water flooding. |
| The bad weather follows torrential storms last weekend that led to a man in his 80s dying after his car was submerged in floodwaters in Walsall. | The bad weather follows torrential storms last weekend that led to a man in his 80s dying after his car was submerged in floodwaters in Walsall. |
| In Birmingham, more than a month's rainfall hit parts of the city in an hour on Sunday. Areas of Northamptonshire were also flooded. | In Birmingham, more than a month's rainfall hit parts of the city in an hour on Sunday. Areas of Northamptonshire were also flooded. |
| Have you been affected by storms in your area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience in the following ways: | Have you been affected by storms in your area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience in the following ways: |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. |
| Or use the form below | Or use the form below |