US EditionAmber weather warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of UK
- The Met Office has issued a rare amber warning for thunderstorms affecting areas including London and the eastern counties from 8pm on Friday, June 13 through to 5am on Saturday, June 14.
- This warning followed earlier yellow thunderstorm alerts caused by thunderstorms developing over northern France in warm, humid air, with a chance of disruption including flooding and power cuts.
- Torrential downpours battered Kent overnight, causing flooded homes and blocked roads, including the closure of the A256 near Dover, with one driver stranded on his car roof.
- Steve Ramsdale, the Met Office’s lead meteorologist, noted that they are closely monitoring thunderstorm activity developing over northern France, while RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson emphasized the importance of drivers heeding amber weather alerts.
- The warnings suggest a continued risk of surface water flooding and travel disruption into early Saturday, urging drivers and residents in flood-prone areas to prepare accordingly.
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Rare amber thunderstorm warning issued ahead of 50mm downpour
A rare amber weather warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office ahead of “intense rainfall, frequent lightning, hail and gusty winds”.The warning has been issued for parts of East Anglia and eastern parts of East Sussex and Kent lasting between 8pm on Friday and 5am on Saturday.The Met Office warns that the storms could lead to the flooding of roads, homes and businesses, difficult driving conditions and power cuts.Yellow…
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