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Thunderstorms Could Disrupt Transport as Yellow Warning Issued

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND, JUL 17 – The Met Office forecasts 20-30mm of rain per hour with frequent lightning and hail, warning of flooding, power cuts, and transport delays across southeast England this weekend.

  • On July 17, the Met Office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, in force from 9pm on July 18 to 6pm on July 19, affecting Coventry and Warwickshire.
  • The Met Office forecasts severe storms, warning of 20-30mm of rain in under an hour, including frequent lightning, gusty winds, and large hail.
  • Transport services could be delayed by spray and sudden flooding, with power cuts and property damage possible, according to the Met Office.
  • A Met Office spokesperson cautioned, `Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly`, encouraging travelers to check conditions before setting off.
  • Although the heaviest rain falls this weekend, with a yellow warning in place, residents in Coventry and Warwickshire prepare for potential flooding and transport disruption as the Met Office forecasts heavy, thundery rain.
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Thunderstorms could disrupt transport as yellow warning issued

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Oxfordshire and much of the rest of England this weekend, with 'locally torrential' rain expected.

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Coventry Telegraph broke the news in Coventry, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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