Met Office issues 6 hour thunderstorm warning for 6 areas on Thursday – full list | Weather | News
Storm may hit England (Image: Getty)
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for six parts of England.
Forecasters warned that heavy showers and lightning could cause disruption between 18:00 and 23:59 on Thursday evening.
While many areas are expected to avoid the worst conditions, the Met Office said severe storms could develop in some places, bringing the risk of travel delays, flooding and power outages.
According to the weather agency, driving conditions are likely to become hazardous due to rain, puddles and hail, which could lead to longer journey times for drivers and bus passengers.
Forecasters also warned that the strong winds that accompany the storms could damage buildings and temporary structures, while lightning strikes could damage a small number of properties and other structures.
Met Office He said some homes and businesses may experience short-term power outages and disruptions to other services as the storm progresses through affected areas.
There is also a small risk of localized flooding which could damage a limited number of homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Driving in stormy weather can be risky (Image: Getty)
Met Office predicts thunderstorms in 6 regions on Thursday
South West England
- Cornwall
- Devon
- dorset
- plymouth
- somersett
- Torbay
What to do in case of storm
The Met Office’s official website says: “Consider whether your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and emergency flood kit.
“Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Before high winds arrive, make sure any moving objects or temporary structures are well secured. These items include garbage cans, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds and fences.
“If you are driving, give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions or bus and train schedules and changing your travel plans if necessary.
“People cope better with power outages when they are prepared in advance. This is easy to do; consider packing flashlights, batteries, a cell phone power pack and other essential items.
“If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding safe, enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not take shelter under or near trees or other structures that could be struck by lightning. If you are in an elevated area, move to lower ground.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: Whenever a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends keeping the weather forecast for your area up to date.”
Why do thunderstorms occur during a heat wave?
Thunderstorms develop when warm air quickly rises into the atmosphere; This usually occurs after long periods of hot weather or during a heat wave. As the sun warms the soil, the air above it also heats up and begins to rise.
As this hot air rises, it cools and the moisture in it turns into small water droplets, forming clouds. These droplets continue to move within the cloud and can be carried even higher if conditions high in the atmosphere are cold enough.
This process creates an unstable atmosphere and allows the formation of high storm clouds known as cumulonimbus clouds.
These are the only clouds that can produce hail, thunder and lightning.
