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Met Office warns Brits to 'unplug appliances' as 'thunderstorms from hell' surge towards UK

The Met Office has issued a new warning to households in England this week as the UK is set to be battered by thunderstorms in the next two days, with the heatwave set to end

All households in England are on alert to unplug their gadgets and keep an emergency kit at arm's reach, as thunderstorms threaten to interrupt the ongoing heatwave. With the Met Office predicting imminent thunderstorms bringing a downpour alongside their rumbles, the recent spell of sultry weather is expected to break within the next few days. To keep safe during the stormy weather, the Met Office recommends unplugging any non-essential appliances due to the risk of power surges caused by lightning strikes.

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