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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 and Easyjet have cancelled some flights. 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. |
| Easyjet said 48 flights in and out of Gatwick Airport were cancelled because of the thunderstorms. | Easyjet said 48 flights in and out of Gatwick Airport were cancelled because of the thunderstorms. |
| Ryanair said some flights were delayed, while "a small number" had to be cancelled because of the weather. | 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. | 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. |
| National Rail said services across central England are expected to remain disrupted until 09:00 BST. | |
| Other developments on Thursday included: | Other developments on Thursday included: |
| A yellow warning for rain has been issued covering most of the UK for Friday, with flooding and possible disruption to travel predicted. | |
| Heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to develop in the late morning. | |
| The latest Met Office map shows that the amber warning for Wales and south-west England - in force until 06:00 BST - also extends as far east as Basingstoke and as far north as Worcester. | |
| The Met Office says 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. |
| 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 south west England, 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. |
| 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 |