US EditionThunderstorms Bring Threat of Flooding After Hottest Day of the Year
- The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms in southwest England, Wales, and Wiltshire starting 2pm on Friday, June 13, continuing into the evening.
- The warnings followed a record high temperature of 29.4C at Santon Downham on June 12 and anticipated heavy storms moving northwards with risks of flooding and travel disruption.
- The Environment Agency warned of localized surface water flooding and urged residents in flood-prone Wiltshire to prepare flood plans and secure outdoor items like bins and garden furniture.
- The warnings predicted possible 20-50mm rainfalls within hours, frequent lightning, hail, and strong winds causing delays, power cuts, and damage to buildings, with the Met Office stating 'disruption is likely.'
- These conditions imply risks of swiftly flooding homes and businesses, transport interruptions, and communities potentially becoming cut off, underscoring the need for caution and preparedness this weekend.
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Thunderstorms bring threat of flooding after hottest day of the year
Yellow Met Office weather warnings cover large parts of the country on Saturday.
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Today is the hottest day of the year so far. As reported by the Czech Meteorological Institute, temperatures in many places in the Czech Republic exceed 31 degrees Celsius. The first thunderstorms are also starting to form, and warnings against them are in effect in many regions until midnight.
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