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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.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. Ryanair and Easyjet have cancelled some flights. 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. Easyjet said 48 flights in and out of Gatwick Airport were cancelled because of the thunderstorms.
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 said some flights were delayed, while "a small number" had to be cancelled because of the weather.
Customers left waiting in airports in Berlin and Budapest voiced their frustration on social media.
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.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. Other developments on Thursday included:
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.
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 south west England, 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.
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:
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