Thunderstorms and possible floods forecast for large parts of UK

South and east England, Midlands and Wales to be hit by storms on Tuesday, with north of England affected on Wednesday

Thunderstorms and potential flooding have been forecast for large parts of the UK on Tuesday, prompting weather warnings from the Met Office.

Storms were expected to hit the south and east of England, the Midlands and Wales on Tuesday evening, while the north of England would be affected on Wednesday, forecasters said.