The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms in London as temperatures begin to soar.
Yellow warnings are in place for the region as the Met Office warns that thunderstorms will bring “some flooding and disruption”.
The thunderstorm warning is in place for much of England from 12pm until midnight on Thursday, August 1.
The weather warning covers the entire of London and the south east, including Kent and Brighton.
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— Met Office (@metoffice) July 29, 2024
Thunderstorm warning across much and England and parts of Wales
Thursday 1200 – 2359
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What to expect from thunderstorm weather warning in London
The Met Office has issued a list of what to expect:
- 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 slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
Discussing the weather, a Met Office spokesperson said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out across parts of England and Wales on Thursday afternoon.
"The exact location of showers is still uncertain and some places will stay dry all day.
"However, where the showers do occur they could be torrential, with the additional hazards of lightning, hail and gusty winds.
"The heaviest showers could result in 20-30 mm within an hour, with 24 hour accumulations possibly reaching as much as 70-90 mm where multiple showers affect the same location."
They add: "Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary."
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