The Met Office have issued a Yellow Warning for the Isle of Wight.
The warning is valid between 06:00 and 22:00 today (Sunday).
It reads:
While many areas will see little rain, thunderstorms may develop bringing torrential rain, hail and lightning to a few places.
What to expect
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- 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
- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
- 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
The warning cover the Isle of Wight, South Wast, South West and Wales, so if you’re travelling on the mainland you could also be affected.
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