The UK is facing severe weather conditions as the Met Office issues yellow warnings for strong winds and thunderstorms. Coastal areas in southern England could experience gusts exceeding

60mph, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected in central and south-east England and Wales. Some regions may see up to 40mm of rain within a few hours.

The adverse weather is attributed to an unseasonably deep area of low pressure for this time of year, causing travel disruption, damage to trees, and potential effects on coastal communities due to spray and large waves.

The wind warning is in effect between 04:00 and 18:00 BST, covering coastal southern England. The Met Office forecasts gusts reaching 50mph in some English Channel coastal areas, 55 to 60mph in exposed locations in the far southwest, and possibly even higher speeds in parts of coastal southern England.

Meanwhile, central and south-east England and Wales are under a yellow severe weather warning for thunderstorms from 09:00 to 20:00. The forecast includes the possibility of flooding, damage to buildings from lightning strikes, short-term power loss, train delays, and standing water on roads.

The north-east of England is also experiencing heavy rain, with a yellow severe weather warning in place from 11:00 to 20:00.

The unseasonably wet and windy weather is caused by a storm system named Patricia by the French Meteorological Department, which is crossing the UK. With these conditions affecting holidaymakers during the school holidays, some campsites and events have been impacted, raising concerns about the potential impact on tourism in the region. Photo by  William M. Connolley at the English-language Wikipedia.