Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding Risks to Parts of England and Wales
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across parts of England and Wales, potentially causing surface water flooding and disruption to travel. Up to 60mm of rain could fall in an hour in some areas, with hail and lightning posing additional hazards. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, which will be in place until 5pm on Thursday, covering much of Wales as well as northern and central parts of England. Environment Agency flood alerts are also in place, and drivers are being urged to check road conditions and adjust their travel plans if necessary.
Key Takeaways:
- A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office, covering much of Wales and northern and central parts of England, until 5pm on Thursday.
- Up to 60mm of rain could fall in an hour in some areas, with hail and lightning posing additional hazards.
- Eight Environment Agency flood alerts are in place in the East and West Midlands.
- Heavy showers are expected to move north east across parts of England and Wales, potentially causing surface water flooding.
- Drivers are being urged to check road conditions and adjust their travel plans if necessary.
- Homeowners are advised to secure moveable objects to avoid possible injury.
- The Environment Agency will have teams on the ground and supporting local authorities in responding to surface water flooding.
Statistics:
- Up to 60mm of rain could fall in an hour in some areas.
- 30-60mm of rain is expected in some parts of England and Wales.
- 8 Environment Agency flood alerts are in place in the East and West Midlands.
- 1 hour is the expected duration of the heaviest rainfall.
- 5pm on Thursday is the end time of the Met Office's yellow thunderstorm warning.
Sources:
- Met Office spokesperson, Stephen Dixon
- Environment Agency flood duty manager, Dane Broomfield
- PA Wire