The Met Office has issued a 14-hour yellow weather warning that could affect Somerset tomorrow, Thursday, June 23.
On its website, the Met Office said “thunderstorms and torrential downpours may cause travel disruption and, in a few places, flooding”.
The warning, which comes just in time for the start of Glastonbury Festival, will be in place from 10am to 11.59pm.
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England https://t.co/45tQ9RDaVY pic.twitter.com/ald0Siksos
— Met Office - SW England (@metofficeSWEng) June 22, 2022
The update also read:
- 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
- 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 slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
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