Yellow Warning – Storms

The Met Office have issued a Yellow Warningof thunder and lightning storms and heavy downpoursthis weekendacross the north west.

The warning will come into effect from 2pm on Saturday, and it will remain in force through to 9pm that evening.

The warning adds that there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Driving conditions could become difficult at times, and some road closures may occur. Where flooding happens or lightning strikes, there is a chance of delays and cancellations to rail services.

There is also a slight chance of power cuts, with other services to some homes and businesses being temporarily lost too.

A Met Office spokesman said:"High temperatures developing across parts of England and Wales on Saturday are expected to trigger a scattering of showers across this area.

"Some of these are likely to be torrential and thundery, bringing 30mm to 40mm in an hour.
The odd place affected by multiple showers could see more than this, perhaps in excess of 60mm. As well as rain, hail, strong gusts of wind and lightning will be additional hazards.

"Despite all of this, many places in the warning area will remain dry or only see small amounts of rain owing to the well scattered nature of the heaviest showers."

So just be prepared in case.

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