UK weather: Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain to follow warmest spring equinox in 50 years

Flooding is set to disrupt the warmest spring equinox in over 50 years due to thunderstorms accelerated by climate change, with 21 flood alerts in place in the south west and Midlands, particularly in the Bourne Valley, Wiltshire. Despite recent warm temperatures, frost is expected in rural areas as temperatures drop overnight. The Met Office warns of localized flooding and property flooding risks as groundwater levels rise above 70 metres, with the M18 in Yorkshire temporarily closed due to heavy rain clearing efforts.

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