The sound of thunder often signals the start of a heavy storm, but for some, it can also mark the onset of painful headaches. Is there any truth to the idea that weather can affect your health? According to NHS advice, it appears so. As large parts of Scotland experience torrential downpours that battered most regions throughout the night thunderstorms are set to continue into Monday afternoon across the majority of the country.
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the afternoon, meaning the possibility of weather-induced headaches is strong. The yellow weather warning was put in place at 2am on Monday, August 12 and is set to last until around 1pm this afternoon. Regions and local authorities affected include Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, Highlands & Eilean Siar, Strathclyde, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders and Orkney & Shetland.
The Met Office have issued an update on the weather throughout the night and this morning, stating: "Torrential downpours and thunderstorms across Scotland and northern England this morning, clearing the east this afternoon. "Over 5000 lightning strikes have been recorded in the last 24 hours across the UK, the majority of these in northern areas." So, with the chance of headaches increasing and what steps can be taken to prevent them or at least reduce the risk? Nick Hird, a hydration expert at ViDrate, previously offered his top tips and guidance for managing headaches and migraines that may be triggered by thunderstorms.
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