September 20th 2024.
Attention all residents of the west of England! Brace yourselves for some intense weather coming your way. The Met Office has just issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers that are expected to hit the region today. This means that from midday until 8pm, you may experience some disruptions in your daily routine. The forecasters have also warned of potential damage to buildings, a risk to the power supply, and difficult driving conditions. So make sure to stay safe and prepared.
This warning covers a wide area, from Cornwall to west London, and even extends to the south of Wales and Birmingham. This sudden shift in weather marks an end to the warm spell that we've been enjoying all week. Can you believe that some parts of the country even saw highs of 23C, feeling warmer than Barcelona? But don't get too used to it, folks, because a significant drop in temperature is expected to come in on Tuesday.
As for the current thunderstorms warning, it is set to subside in the evening. However, don't let your guard down just yet. Another warning has been issued for Saturday, starting at 1am and lasting until midnight. This time, the warning covers the whole of Wales and reaches as far as Liverpool. The Met has also warned that there is a chance for some communities to experience flooding.
Neil Armstrong, the Met Office's Chief Meteorologist, has advised everyone to stay alert. ‘Thundery downpours are expected to develop in places across the south on Friday afternoon, bringing with them frequent lightning, gusty winds, hail, and spells of heavy rain. Tomorrow, we can also expect stormy weather, with the risk of thunderstorms persisting into Saturday. Certain areas, particularly in the Midlands, southern England, and east Wales, may experience longer spells of heavy rain accompanied by hail and lightning.’
But don't worry, not everyone within the warning area will necessarily experience a thunderstorm. In fact, for many, it will remain dry. However, we should still be prepared for the possibility of these showers merging into longer spells of heavy rain on Sunday and Monday, especially in southern and central parts of the country. The Met Office may even issue further severe weather warnings, so make sure to stay updated with the latest forecast for your area. Stay safe, everyone!
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