Met Office issues weather warning as thunderstorms forecast for Dorset
It comes in to force at 18:00 on Wednesday (16 June) and ends at 11:59 on Thursday (17 June)
The Met Office has issued a 30-hour weather warning for thunderstorms for Dorset.
The yellow warning comes in to force at 18:00 on Wednesday (16 June) and ends at 11:59 on Thursday (17 June).
It follows days of warm and sunny weather, with Monday being the hottest day of the year so far.
The Met Office says there is the potential for travel disruption and flooding.
What to expect
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail and 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
- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost{{news}}