Why are we having so many thunderstorms?

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Why are we having so many thunderstorms? BBC weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans explains why it's been so hot and stormy.

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What is happening with the weather?! Weather warnings remain in place for many parts of the UK, after a second night of thunderstorms followed record-setting high temperatures.

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Storms return as extreme weather warning issued Lightning was seen streaking across the sky across Wales.

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Weather for the Week Ahead Hot weather for now but turning unsettled in the days ahead. Helen Willetts has the details.

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How do you cope in a heatwave? Carol Kirkwood learns about a citizen science experiment inviting people to record the temperature where they are and describe how they cope in the heat.

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Climate Check In this month's Climate Check, Ben Rich looks at the impact a warming world might be having on heatwaves and downpours.

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How prepared is UK for storms? The Environment Agency has confirmed that it's cutting 1,500 jobs and its head has warned that cuts will affect the organisation's ability to deal with floods.

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