Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning Across East Midlands, East England, Yorkshire

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms affecting the East of England, East Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber on Sunday, July 6 and again on July 8, with areas like Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Kingston upon Hull facing risks of lightning, flooding, hail, and travel disruptions. These storms are expected to bring 15-25 millimeters of rain, potentially causing flooding of homes and businesses, damage to buildings from lightning, power outages, and delays in road and rail transport. The warnings emphasize a high chance of spray, standing water, and hail impacting driving conditions, with short-term loss of power and other services likely. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm warnings valid until 5pm on July 4 for districts in Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, and the entire state of Johor, where heavy rainfall and severe weather are expected. These short-term warnings indicate thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour may occur or persist for over an hour, signaling potential flooding and disruption. Both regions are urged to prepare for significant weather impacts including travel delays and possible property damage.