Three days of thunderstorms and heavy rain will follow the heat wave next week, according to the weather service.
After weeks of hot weather that brought drought and hose bans, most people were hoping for a drop or two of rain – but be careful what you wish for.
There are currently three yellow weather warnings in place for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday detailing what to expect from the extreme weather.
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Thunderstorm weather warnings for Southampton
Our weather and temperatures are expected to change over the next few days, becoming cooler and more unsettled…
…here’s why 👇 pic.twitter.com/PvYxyjQ0Mf
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 14, 2022
From 10am to midnight on Monday (August 14), the Met Office is warning of “isolated thunderstorms” causing “heavy rain” and “disruption possible”.
A second yellow weather warning comes into effect at midnight on Tuesday for the full 24-hour period.
The alert reads: “While some areas will remain dry, others are likely to experience thunderstorms on Tuesday with heavy rain causing some disruption.”
The same is expected in the southern part of the country on Wednesday with a warning from 9 am to midnight.
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms – what to expect
Experts from the Met Office have compiled a list of disruptions that could occur in the coming days.
- Spraying and flash flooding can lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures
- Small chance homes and businesses can be flooded quickly, with building damage from flooding, lightning strikes, hail or high winds
- In the event of a flood or lightning strike, delays and some canceled trains and buses are likely
- There is a small possibility that power outages will occur and other services for some homes and businesses will be lost
For more information visit the Met Office website.
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