Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain to Hit South-West of England over Weekend

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to bring flooding and disruption to parts of the south-west of England over the weekend, with a small chance of difficult driving conditions, road closures, and cancellations to train and bus services. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, running from 4am to 9pm on Sunday, warning of the risk of flooding, power cuts, and damage to buildings. Meteorologists predict thundery downpours will hit the south of England, the Midlands, the north of England, and eastern parts of Wales on Sunday, with a chance of 30-40mm of rain falling in less than an hour in some areas.

Key Takeaways:

• The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the south-west of England, running from 4am to 9pm on Sunday.
• There is a small chance of flooding, power cuts, and damage to buildings due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
• Thundery downpours are forecast to hit the south of England, the Midlands, the north of England, and eastern parts of Wales on Sunday.
• Meteorologists predict 30-40mm of rain may fall in less than an hour in some areas, with a chance of over 75mm in one or two places, leading to a chance of flooding and disruption.
• Frequent lightning strikes and hail are expected, most likely across southern and central England.
• The UK has experienced cooler than usual summer temperatures, with "slightly below average sun", according to the Met Office statistics.
• Rainfall has varied between regions but has been average.

Statistics:

• 30-40mm of rain may fall in less than an hour in some areas.
• A chance of over 75mm of rain in one or two places, leading to a chance of flooding and disruption.
• The UK summer temperatures have been "slightly below average".

Sources:

• Guardian staff and agency
• Met Office spokesperson, as quoted in the article