UK Issues Yellow Weather Warning for Thunderstorms on Monday
Heavy thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the UK on Monday, August 12, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across northern areas, including Cumbria, Greater Manchester, and Scotland. The warning comes as the UK enjoys a weekend of "strong summer sunshine" with temperatures in some parts expected to reach into the high twenties.
Key Takeaways:
- The yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and northern England, valid from 2am to 1pm on Monday, August 12.
- The thunderstorms are expected to cause flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages, with difficult driving conditions and road closures due to spray and sudden flooding.
- Communities may become temporarily cut off by flooded roads, and delays and cancellations to train and bus services are likely.
- Power cuts and disruptions to other services are possible, with homes and businesses at risk of flooding quickly.
- Damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds is also expected.
Statistics:
- 20-40 mm of rain is expected in places, with a potential for 40-60 mm of rain to fall in 1-2 hours very locally.
- Hail up to 2 cm in diameter is also expected.
- The warning area includes Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, Highlands & Eilean Siar, North East England, North West England, SW Scotland, Lothian, and Strathclyde.
- The warning is in place from 2am to 1pm on Monday, August 12.
Sources:
- Met Office (@metoffice)
- https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
- Met Office spokesperson, quoted in the article
- Met Office, recommended reading links to other articles: Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend, How to check for power cuts in your area, What to do if your home floods during a storm, and How to keep your dog calm when a thunderstorm strikes