Maps show where summer thunderstorms will hit UK holiday hotspot

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued in south-west England, with some areas expecting up to 60mm of rain in just a few hours.

The Met Office warning, which covers parts of UK holiday hotspots Devon and Cornwall, is in place from 1pm to 9pm on Friday.

The forecaster warned affected areas should expect slow-moving thunderstorms and torrential downpours which could bring disruption to public transport, difficult driving conditions caused by spray and sudden flooding on roads, as well as power cuts.

Heavy downpours may bring between 15mm to 30mm of rain in an hour and as much as 40mm to 60mm in several hours for the worst affected areas, along with hail and lightning, the Met Office said. The showers are expected to slowly ease in the evening.

The following maps demonstrate where the thunderstorms are likely to hit.

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The rest of the UK is facing a cloudy Friday, the agency said.

Here, Yahoo News UK breaks down, using Met Office forecasts, what the weather will be like for each region of the UK over the next few days.

London and the South-East

• Saturday

Warm with sunshine and showers, the showers perhaps locally heavy and slow-moving given light winds. Maximum temperature 21C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday will be dry for most with some warm sunshine by afternoon. Increasing chance of showers for Monday and Tuesday, these could turn heavy with thundery downpours in places.

South-West

• Saturday

A mixture of sunny spells and slow-moving showers, these heavy at times. Light winds and still feeling rather cool for the time of year, but pleasant in any sunny breaks. Maximum temperature 21C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Drier and warmer on Sunday with the odd shower, easing by the evening. Heavy showery rain arriving on Monday. Sunny spells and a few showers on Tuesday.

Midlands

• Saturday

In the East Midlands, a lot of cloud and a chance of showers. Some brightness by afternoon. Feeling warmer by afternoon away from coasts. Winds remaining light. Maximum temperature 19C.

In the West Midlands, early rain easing to leave a largely dry day with some bright or sunny spells developing into the afternoon. Temperatures slightly below average. Maximum temperature 19C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

In the East Midlands, drier and brighter on Sunday and Monday with some sunshine where cloud breaks occur. Further showers or rain could return for Tuesday. Light winds and temperatures near average.

In the West Midlands, drier and warmer on Sunday with the odd shower, easing by the evening. Heavy showers arriving by Monday afternoon. Sunny spells and a few showers on Tuesday.

North-East

• Saturday

Similar conditions look set to persist on Saturday, with a lot of cloud and limited brightness. Further light showers or rain are likely with light winds. Feeling cool. Maximum temperature 15C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Probably cloudy and cool on Sunday with some rain. Drier and brighter on Monday but further showers or rain could return for Tuesday. Light winds and temperatures below average.

North-West

• Saturday

Remaining rather cloudy with occasional bright or sunny spells. Most places staying dry but the odd shower still possible during the afternoon. Staying rather cool. Maximum temperature 18C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Drier and warmer on Sunday with the odd shower, easing by the evening. Fine on Monday but heavy showers arriving later. Sunny spells and a few showers on Tuesday.

Scotland

• Saturday

Most staying dry, but with some rain in the east.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with rain expected to emerge from Monday onwards.

Northern Ireland

• Saturday

A dry morning with occasional bright and sunny spells, which develop afternoon showers with some turning heavier late in the day. Light winds. Maximum temperature 19C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Rather cloudy with showers that may merge to longer periods of rain at times, particularly for Sunday and Monday.

Wales

• Saturday

A mixture of sunny spells and slow-moving showers, these heavy at times. Light winds and still feeling rather cool for the time of year, but pleasant in any sunny breaks. Maximum temperature 20C.

• Sunday to Tuesday

Drier and warmer on Sunday with the odd shower, easing by the evening. Heavy showery rain arriving on Monday. Sunny spells and a few showers on Tuesday.