Severe storm alert extended over extensive regions in England and Wales, indicating potential for heavy rainfall bursts and frequent flashes of lightning.
Unfiltered Forecast: Thunderstorms Rolling Across England and Wales
Get ready for a thunderstorm shake-up, folks! A yellow warning is in effect for many regions in England and Wales today. Here's the skinny on what you can expect.
This warning, issued by the Met Office, covers most of southern England, parts of the Midlands, and most of South Wales between 9am and 6pm2. Wanna know what that means for you? Heavy showers and thunderstorms galore, my friend!
Oh, but it doesn't stop there. The agency's weather wizards have also warned about frequent lightning, hail, and strong gusty winds2. Sounds like quite the stormy spectacle, right? In fact, delays to train services are a possibility, and power interruptions might pop up semi-frequently2.
To quote the ever-flexible meteorologist Alex Burkill, "There's the risk of some intense downpours, especially across southern parts where there's likely to be some thunder kicking off, and this brings some hail and some frequent lightning with it as well."
But wait, there's more! South-facing regions stand a greater chance of experiencing some disruption, thanks to the potential for torrential downpours with up to 10-15mm rainfall in just an hour2. Add several of these downpours together, and you could swell the total to 30-40mm in certain areas - look out for some pocket-sized floods
So, keep your eyes peeled and your raincoats handy. Check out the Met Office or your local weather service for updated info on your specific area. Remember, this forecast is the real deal, straight from the Met Office's repertoire2.
Oh, and by the way, if you fancy some more weather-related tidbits, here are some fun facts for your perusal. According to our pals at the Met Office, UK's weather agency, the spring of 2023 is considered the warmest on record! But hey, just because it's been dry this spring doesn't mean the rain will stop completely - so keep a close eye on the forecast for your region.
Extra Weather Bits:
- UK's hottest spring on record, Met Office says
- UK set for warmer-than-usual summer and heatwaves, Met Office predicts
- UK had its sunniest spring since records began, Met Office says
Southern areas of England and Wales may want to stay on their toes for potential thunderstorms and heavy rainfall this stormy Saturday2. Be prepared, stay safe, and remember: there's no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothing!
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Brace yourself for an impending clash, as regions in southern England and Wales face a stormy weekend, with potential thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and possible power disruptions. The Met Office's weather-forecasting experts warn that the unpredictable weather could lead to intense downpours and localized floods. Coincidentally, this stormy day follows the announcement of the UK's warmest spring on record, as reported by the Met Office.
