US EditionThunder and Torrential Rain Lashes Bristol with Warning in Place
SOUTHERN ENGLAND, JUL 31 – Forecasters warn of up to 60mm of rain in two hours causing flash flooding, transport disruptions, road closures, and power cuts across southern England, the Met Office said.
- On July 31, the Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning active from 10am to 9pm covering Oxford, Bristol, Southampton, London, Kent and Ipswich, as heavy rain, lightning and hail are set to batter southern England.
- Met Office meteorologist Clare Nasir explained that a feature running down from the Republic of Ireland into Thursday brings showery bursts turning heavy and thundery with lightning and hail, with forecasters said to expect up to 60 mm of rain within two hours.
- Ahead of the storm, the Met Office recommends preparing an emergency flood kit and securing movable objects or temporary structures ahead of gusty winds.
- By Thursday night, thunderstorms are expected to clear, though many places in the west and south-west of the UK could stay dry and see some sunny spells.
- Over the weekend, forecasts indicate that on Saturday the risk of showers is minimal, while on Sunday heavy rain could reappear in north-west England, according to the Met Office.
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