The UK has been given a tornado warning that will affect six areas of the UK with the country facing hail and lightning as storm clouds move in from the Atlantic

Six areas of the UK have been issued a tornado warning as forecasters predict hail and lightning strikes could be seen this afternoon and evening. Winds reaching speeds of up to 50mph could sweep through parts of the UK later today amid turbulent conditions which may bring hailstones around 1cm in diameter along with intense rainfall.

Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of England, with heavy rain and flooding expected across the country. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation is forecasting much of the South East to see lightning,

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Six parts of the UK have been slapped with a tornado alert as Brits brace for stormy weather later today.

A tornado warning has been issued for Essex with strong winds and lightning also forecast. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation has warned of gusty winds up to 50mph, hail and occasional lightning, as well as isolated tornados for the south of England - including Essex.

A tornado warning has been issued for six areas of the UK, with Britons bracing for hail and lightning as storm clouds move in from the Atlantic. The alert, issued by the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation,

Thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding, travel disruption and power cuts later today, forecasters have said.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in central and southern England and Wales from 4pm today until midnight.