Severe Weather in UK and California

The UK is experiencing severe weather with heavy showers and thunderstorms, resulting in yellow weather warnings across Wales, the South West, and the Midlands. Up to 70mm of rain is expected today, with some areas already seeing significant hail and flooding. A second system will bring more widespread rain by Sunday. Southern England recorded around 8,000 lightning strikes, and a tornado caused damage in Hampshire. Meanwhile, Southern California is also facing unusual weather, with light showers and thunderstorms expected, particularly in mountainous areas, leading to flood watches in some regions. Northern California will see spotty showers and thunderstorms as a low-pressure system moves through, but the weather will warm up by the weekend.