Met Office issues THREE DAYS of rain and thunderstorm warnings as Britain set for torrential downpours

The Met Office has issued new yellow rain and thunderstorm alerts, warning of "disruption and flooding" across Britain that is set to last for three days.

Today, there are three separate thunderstorm warnings that span much of the UK, with the first in Northern Ireland coming into effect at 8.00am this morning.

"While some places will miss them, heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely again on Tuesday, potentially bringing disruption and flooding," the Met Office announced.

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