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Met Office names areas facing lightning and hail on Wednesday – 33 counties at risk

The Mirror UK News · 18 August 2026 at 16:55

Met Office names areas facing lightning and hail on Wednesday – 33 counties at risk

Heavy rain and thunder is coming to some parts of the UK within hours, and Met Office weather forecasters even say lightning and hail are possible too

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Met Office names areas facing lightning and hail on Wednesday – 33 counties at risk

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