Thunderstorms expected from tomorrow

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms

Author: Bethan HolmesPublished 7th Sep 2021

It comes into effect from 11am until 9pm tomorrow (Wed 8th Sept).

The Met Office say "Mainly dry for many areas Wednesday but there is a chance of heavy rain and lightning bringing some disruption."

The warning will be in place for a lot of the South West across Devon, Somerset, Bristol and South Wales.

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 or perhaps hail

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

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

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