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Met Office double storm warnings for 134 areas as flooding and power cuts feared-full list
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Met Office double storm warnings for 134 areas as flooding and power cuts feared-full list Two new weather warnings from 11am this morning cover most of the UK with Brits warned of 30-40 mm of rain and wind gusts of 35-45 mph with 'lightning and hail hazards' causing disruption Brits have been warned of yet more thunderstorms on the way, with heavy rain set to disrupt transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities the Met Office said. Two weather warnings have been issued, one covering...
Met Office double storm warnings for 134 areas as flooding and power cuts feared-full list
Two new weather warnings from 11am this morning cover most of the UK with Brits warned of 30-40 mm of rain and wind gusts of 35-45 mph with 'lightning and hail hazards' causing disruption
Brits have been warned of yet more thunderstorms on the way, with heavy rain set to disrupt transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities the Met Office said.
Two weather warnings have been issued, one covering southern Scotland and Northern Ireland, while the other covers all of England except the south-East. Both of the yellow warnings run from 11am today.
The yellow alert for England warns 30-40 mm of rain and wind gusts of 35-45 mph with “probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes. This warning expires at midnight.
Meanwhile the warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland expires at 9pm and sees widespread, heavy and thundery showers with 25-35 mm possible while “lightning and hail will be additional hazards,” the forecaster warned.
Brits living in both warning areas have been told that there is a “good chance” driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. Delays to trains are also possible as well as damage to buildings from lightning strikes.
Likewise, both areas are likely to experience loss of power and other services and some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures, the Met Office warned.
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