A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for a big a part of the UK – forecasting torrential downpours which might result in flash flooding.
The warning – which comes into power from 9am to midnight on Saturday- covers big swathes of England and Scotland.
Commuters who use public transport have been warned “where flooding or lightning strikes occur” there’s a likelihood of delays and cancellations to rail and bus providers, whereas motorists might face troublesome driving situations and highway closures.
“Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly,” the Met Office stated, together with energy cuts, including: “Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.”
It comes after the Met Office forecast rain and thunderstorms for the weekend and into subsequent week, doubtlessly disrupting Wimbledon, following excessive temperatures on Friday which have prompted a yellow heat-health alert.
It has predicted temperatures of 27-30C throughout the nation over the weekend.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the climate company has issued the warmth warning till Sunday morning for London, the South East, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber.
People with pre-existing well being situations and the aged have been suggested to be conscious of the humid and muggy climate.
However, thundery downpours are anticipated on Saturday night, cooling down the situations.
Grahame Madge of the Met Office stated the thunderstorms could be “spectacular” as they might run down the “spine” of England.
Mr Madge stated: “There will potentially be quite spectacular thunderstorms on Saturday running along the spine of England. Then we have a return to fresher conditions once that cold front has moved through.”
The forecast suggests frequent lightning, hail and robust gusts might accompany the storms.
The temperatures previous the antagonistic climate should not “heatwave territory” based on the climate service spokesman.
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Mr Madge added: “The temperatures are high 20s and potentially 30C which would reach the threshold for a heatwave, but we haven’t got the duration.”
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of utmost occasions and well being safety at UKHSA, stated: “The forecasted high temperatures are expected to be short lived, but could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions.
“If you may have pals, household or neighbours who’re extra susceptible, you will need to verify in on them and guarantee they’re conscious of the forecasts and are following the required recommendation.”
The Met Office forecasts temperatures will probably be highest within the South East and East Anglia, peaking at round 5pm on Saturday.
Spells of rain are anticipated subsequent week throughout components of the UK and dampening play at Wimbledon.
Source: information.sky.com”