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The Met Office's yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers Powys, Wrexham and the Welsh borders, with heavy rain, hail, lightning and localised flooding possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorms could hit Powys as Met Office warns of flooding, hail and lightning

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Fire engines were reported responding to a fire in the Rhayader area on Sunday afternoon, August 23, with reports locally suggesting the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire had reignited.

Met Office speaks out on cause of 'mini tornado' spotted in wake of Powys hill fire

Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday.

Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday.

Flooding possible in Powys, as dry spell followed by thunderstorms

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

The Met Office has shared some advice, including what you should and shouldn't do during a thunderstorm

Met Office shares 6 things you should and shouldn't do at home during a thunderstorm

Weather warning issued for thunderstorms and flash flooding in parts of Powys

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

The UK could be in for a wet autumn and winter due to an

'Unprecedented' El Nino to bring autumn and winter storms to UK, Met Office warns

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for parts of the UK just days after the latest heatwave

Rain and thunderstorms forecast for UK as weather cools after fifth heatwave

Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

London has been very hot throughout June and July with temperatures set to rise again soon

UK facing fourth heatwave this week as Met Office forecasts temperatures over 30C

When rain will fall in mid Wales as Met Office predicts break in sunny spell

Royal Welsh Show

Hour by hour forecast shows Royal Welsh Show set for fine weather as heat eases

At least seven more days of heatwave on the way, Met Office warns

In the last heatwave in June, in which Wales’ record temperature for the month was broken, half of all Powys schools were closed.

In the last heatwave in June, in which Wales’ record temperature for the month was broken, half of all Powys schools were closed.

Newtown primary school shut for the day, as 5 others in Powys closing early

Five Powys schools are now set to close early on Friday due to latest heatwave

Parts of the UK are set to experience another heatwave in July 2026, but how long will it last?

Parts of the UK are set to experience another heatwave in July 2026, but how long will it last?

When will the July heatwave end? Met Office reveals how long we've got left

The Met Office has said the next heatwave is expected in the coming days

The Met Office has said the next heatwave is expected in the coming days

When is the next heatwave? Parts of the UK to see temperatures hit 34C in July

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Around 240 properties were said to have been affected, with Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru providing bottled water to affected residents.

Bursts leave hundreds in Powys without water amid record-breaking Welsh heat

The hottest June day on record in Wales was smashed this week.

The hottest June day on record in Wales was smashed this week.

This was the hottest place in Powys, according to Met Office

Only 1 Powys school to be closed on Friday after huge heatwave

Dark storm clouds roll over as lightning and heavy rain move in.

Dark storm clouds roll over as lightning and heavy rain move in.

Thunderstorm warning issued after heatwave with 60mph winds and flooding risk

Several places, such as Machynlleth, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye and Brecon are predicted to reach 35C.

Several places, such as Machynlleth, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye and Brecon are predicted to reach 35C.

Powys school 'fully supports' children staying at home but stays open in heatwave

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast of the temperatures expected across Powys throughout Thursday, according to the Met Office

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast of the temperatures expected across Powys throughout Thursday, according to the Met Office

Hour-by-hour forecast as Powys set for hottest day of the year tomorrow

Schools across Powys have announced they will close on Thursday

Schools across Powys have announced they will close on Thursday

Dozens of Powys schools set to close their doors tomorrow as heatwave peaks

A red weather warning for extreme heat was issued earlier this week by the Met Office for parts of Powys.

A red weather warning for extreme heat was issued earlier this week by the Met Office for parts of Powys.

Warning issued to Builth Wells residents amid red extreme heat warning

Powys will be hotter than the Mediterranean on Thursday (June 24) as a

Powys will be hotter than the Mediterranean on Thursday (June 24) as a

Powys set to be hotter than the Mediterranean tomorrow

LIVE: Powys school closures and travel disruption as temperatures rise

LIVE: Powys school closures and travel disruption as temperatures rise

RECAP: Powys school closures and travel disruption as temperatures rise

The weather warning is now in place.

The weather warning is now in place.

Red weather warnings for extreme heat come into place today - What it means for you

Talybont Reservoir in the sun.

Talybont Reservoir in the sun.

100 million litres of extra water expected to be used in parts of Wales on one day

Check to see if schools will close.

Check to see if schools will close.

Will schools stay open as parts of UK hit with red weather warnings for extreme heat

Powys is going to be hit by extremely warm weather in the coming days

Powys is going to be hit by extremely warm weather in the coming days

Heatwave safety advice issued as Powys faces soaring temperatures and red warning

People shelter under parasols in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

People shelter under parasols in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Rare 'extreme' red weather warning issued for parts of Powys

A woman using her phone in the warm weather in London. Powys is among the areas facing a heatwave in the coming days.

A woman using her phone in the warm weather in London. Powys is among the areas facing a heatwave in the coming days.

Met Office issues amber weather warning for Powys as heatwave set to hit

The hot weather in the UK is expected to continue in the UK this week

The hot weather in the UK is expected to continue in the UK this week

When will the heatwave end in the UK? See the latest Met Office weather forecast

The record has been broken in the UK for the hottest May day ever recorded by the Met Office

The record has been broken in the UK for the hottest May day ever recorded by the Met Office

UK breaks record for hottest May day after 82 years with temperatures still rising

Met Office reveals when Powys could finally see some nicer weather

There will be a mixed bag of sunny spells, cloud, rain and even potentially thunderstorms across Powys this Bank Holiday weekend

There will be a mixed bag of sunny spells, cloud, rain and even potentially thunderstorms across Powys this Bank Holiday weekend

Here's the Met Office forecast for Powys this May Bank Holiday

A woman uses an umbrella during a rain shower.

A woman uses an umbrella during a rain shower.

Met Office extends Storm Dave warning to Powys — what to expect

Storm Dave will impact large parts of the UK over the Easter weekend

Storm Dave will impact large parts of the UK over the Easter weekend

Storm Dave to bring 'very strong winds' to large swathes of UK over Easter weekend

The weather this week is forecast to turn colder with some stormy spells expected

The weather this week is forecast to turn colder with some stormy spells expected

Met Office warning of 'big change' to UK weather this week - here's what to expect

The UK has seen it all in the past few days with the warmest day of the year (so far), hill snow, and Saharan dust and 'blood rain'.

The UK has seen it all in the past few days with the warmest day of the year (so far), hill snow, and Saharan dust and 'blood rain'.

Met Office forecasts more snow for the UK this week - see exactly where and when

The Sahara Desert.

The Sahara Desert.

Saharan dust and blood rain set to bring vibrant sunsets - and dirty cars

Powys temperatures could top 14 degrees as wintry weather ends - here's when

A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued covering parts of Powys and Shropshire from 4pm on Wednesday (February 18).

A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued covering parts of Powys and Shropshire from 4pm on Wednesday (February 18).

Up to six inches of snow forecast as yellow weather warning issued for Powys

A person makes their way along an icy pavement.

A person makes their way along an icy pavement.

Met Office warns of icy conditions for Powys from this evening

Heavy rain warning

Heavy rain warning

Weather warning issued for heavy rain across Powys amid flood alerts

Met Office forecasts snow for the UK this week - see where and when to expect it

Met Office yellow warning for rain in Powys on February 5 and 6, 2026

Met Office yellow warning for rain in Powys on February 5 and 6, 2026

Heavy rain warning extended as Powys set for a soaking until Friday night

Met Office rain warning for the Crickhowell area on February 5 2026

Met Office rain warning for the Crickhowell area on February 5 2026

Bannau Brycheiniog

Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain in Powys

The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

Met Office names Storm Chandra bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow

Yellow weather warning issued for the western half of Wales including Machynlleth.

Yellow weather warning issued for the western half of Wales including Machynlleth.

Power cuts possible as Met Office issues strong winds warning

The Met Office has issued a warning for rain on Thursday, January 15.

The Met Office has issued a warning for rain on Thursday, January 15.

Flooding risk as heavy rain weather warning issued for Powys

Snow around Builth Wells.

Snow around Builth Wells.

ANOTHER weather warning issued for Powys as Storm Goretti could bring heavy snow

A snowy scene outside Brecon.

A snowy scene outside Brecon.

New Met Office ice warning issued for Powys as temperatures plunge again

A frozen pond in Powys on Monday, January 5.

A frozen pond in Powys on Monday, January 5.

Powys recorded one of the UK's coldest temperatures overnight