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Thunderstorms Brew: Flash Floods & Travel Chaos Ahead
19 Aug
Summary
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms are predicted for this evening and overnight.
- Up to 50 mm of rain could fall in six hours in some locations.
- Potential for travel disruption, flash flooding, lightning, and hail.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to develop this evening and become more widespread overnight, according to the Met Office.
These developing conditions carry the risk of significant travel disruption and flash flooding. Certain areas could experience accumulations of 15 to 20 mm of rain within an hour.
Over a six-hour period, some locations may see as much as 30 to 50 mm of rainfall. Alongside the intense rain, thundery showers are expected, bringing the additional hazards of lightning and hail. The showers are forecast to begin easing from the northwest on Thursday morning.
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