Thunderstorms forecast for Derbyshire

They're due to hit overnight.

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 4th Jun 2022

Thunderstorms could hit Derbyshire overnight.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning from midnight, through until 6pm tomorrow (5 June).

What to expect

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life and some communities might become cut off if roads flood

Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

Some places could see 15-20 mm in an hour, and perhaps up to 50 mm before storms fade, and hail may affect a few spots.

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