US EditionAmber weather warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of UK
- The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning for areas including eastern parts of East Sussex, Kent, London, and East Anglia, effective from 8pm on June 13 until 5am on June 14, 2025.
- This warning followed earlier yellow thunderstorm alerts across southern England and Wales due to thunderstorms developing in warm, humid air over northern France.
- The storms brought 30-50mm of rain, frequent lightning, hail, gusty winds, flooding in Kent affecting roads including the A256 near Dover, and disrupted transport services.
- Steve Ramsdale, lead meteorologist at the Met Office, noted they are closely tracking developing storms, while RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson emphasized the importance for drivers to heed amber-level weather alerts.
- The warnings signaled likely disruptions like power outages, flooding, and transport cancellations, prompting advice for drivers and residents to prepare and avoid floodwaters.
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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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