Saturday thunderstorms risk flooding and travel disruption

After forecasters warn that thunderstorms are coming, large areas of the UK will be at risk of flooding and travel disruptions this weekend.

The warning lasts from noon to 10 pm, covering large areas of every country, except for some coastal areas, London and other areas in the southeast.

Forecasters said that many places will miss the worst, but warned that there may be some traffic disruptions and possible flooding.

This may include sprays, standing water and hail that affect driving conditions, delays in train services, short-term power outages, potential damage from lightning strikes, and the potential for flooding of some homes and businesses.

National highways recommend that drivers plan ahead and be careful on the road, and fire departments across the country also encourage caution.

Weather Bureau forecaster Greg Dewhurst said that up to 40 mm (1.6 inches) of rain is expected to hit areas within its warning range on Saturday.

He said: “On Saturday, we will see a belt of heavy rain going northeast through the UK, followed by sunshine and heavy rain.”

“Sunday will see heavy rain turn clear, and the east will usher in fine weather and heavy rain.”

Before the wet weekend started, areas including London had seen the average rainfall in August, and there were 12 days left.

Mr. Duhurst said City of London There is already 117% of the normal August rainfall. As of August 19, the capital’s rainfall was 60 mm (2.4 inches), while the entire month’s rainfall was usually 51 mm (2 inches).

The rainfall in Northern Ireland is 91 mm (3.6 inches), which is 93% of the 97 mm (3.8 inches) average rainfall this month.

At the same time, other areas are extremely dry, including North Yorkshire, where rainfall is less than 50% of the usual.