Just as we've been enjoying the sunnier weather, more wet weather has been forecast.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office.
It is in place from 9pm on Wednesday, May 1, until 6am on Thursday, 6am.
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With higher temperatures this week there is a risk we could see some active thunderstorms in the south on Wednesday night
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 30, 2024
Lightning with the risk of hail moving northwestwards across southern England into Wales during the early hours on Thursday morning ⚡ pic.twitter.com/FJf5HNA0Qq
The warning covers the south of England, including Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover.
Heavy rain is forecast in Basingstoke from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Overnight light rain has been forecast from 3am until 11am. Of course this is subject to change.
What to Expect
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- 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
- 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
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