September 8th 2024.
Last night's storm was quite a wild one. The kind that kept you up all night with its pounding thunderclaps and flashes of lightning illuminating the windows. If you were one of the unlucky ones who couldn't sleep through it, you weren't alone.
The whole of London and the south east were hit with a massive storm in the early hours of this morning. It was a real rager, let me tell you. Despite the unsocial hours, there were enough people awake to capture some truly dramatic photos and videos of the awe-inspiring display. It was almost like a symbolic end to our lackluster summer.
The Met Office had issued a yellow warning for heavy and thundery rain, predicting that it would hit the south coast yesterday and then move northwards overnight. This would affect central and southern England, as well as Wales. Some areas were expected to see up to 100mm of rain by the end of Sunday evening.
The weather warning was in effect until 6pm today, including in major cities like London and Cardiff. There was a real risk of flooding and power cuts, so everyone was advised to take precautions. The warning covered almost the entire southern and central regions of England, with the exception of the tip of Cornwall. So if you somehow managed to sleep through the storm last night, don't worry, there is more to come.
But let's talk about today's weather. It's not looking great. Vehicles were seen splashing through partially flooded roads in Greenwich, South East London. And overnight, a lightning bolt struck east London. It was quite a sight to behold. Some people gave up on trying to sleep and instead turned to Reddit, sharing their experiences. One user wrote, "My partner slept through the whole thing while I thought the world was ending." Another said, "The lightning was constantly flashing, like a defective speed camera."
This storm comes after heavy rain lashed southern England and Wales on Thursday and Friday. The latest news from London includes police wanting to speak to certain individuals over a Notting Hill Carnival chef's murder, delays for passengers at a major London station, and a US company threatening a Brixton-based company for using the name Brixton.
As of Saturday morning, there is still one flood warning in place in Ilston, south Wales, with two flood alerts issued in the region. And if you need any proof of the intensity of last night's storm, just check out the videos shared on social media. And it's not over yet. The Met Office is predicting more heavy rain and thunderstorms across the southern half of the country, and they even suggest that it could be a good excuse to stay in bed on this Sunday morning. The Environment Agency also has two flood alerts issued in the south-west of England, including in heavily populated areas around the Lower Avon river.
Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Harris, explains that the forecast for later this weekend is quite uncertain, even more so than usual. This is due to a complex meteorological pattern involving multiple corridors of heavy rain and a slow-moving area of low pressure. They are constantly monitoring the situation and will issue warnings as needed. So make sure to stay updated with their latest forecasts and warnings.
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