The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms on the Isle of Wight on Friday.
The ‘Be Alert’ yellow weather warning is valid from midday to 8pm on Friday 20th September 2024.
It reads:
A few thundery showers may be present across southern and southeast England early on Friday, but from the middle of the day they are expected to develop more widely within the warning area.
“Whilst some places will remain dry, where thundery showers do occur, they will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, potentially some large hail, as well as brief spells of heavy rain.
“15-25 mm of rain fall may fall within an hour, with a very small chance of 30-40 mm falling in 3 hours; the latter most likely across southwest England.
“Showers will tend to ease and fade during Friday evening.”
What should I expect?
- Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
- Driving conditions may be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
- Delays to train services are possible
- Some short term loss of power and other services is likely
You can follow the weather warning my visiting the Met Office website.
