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Torrential downpours and frequent lightning expected say Met Office

The Met Office have issued two severe weather warnings for today (Thursday) and tomorrow.

The first warning is valid from 2pm today (Thursday) until 11.50pm:

Slow-moving, thundery showers may lead to locally torrential downpours across the area, with the risk of frequent lightning.

Please be aware that whilst many places will miss them, there is the risk of flash flooding.

The second warning is valid from 12.10am until 7pm on Friday:

Rain spreading from the west may turn locally very heavy and thundery from early Friday, with the risk of some torrential downpours very locally.

Please be aware of the risk of some localised flooding.

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