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yellow warning issued for severe thunderstorms in uk

2024-09-08

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china news service, london, september 7 (reporter ouyang kaiyu) this weekend, a yellow warning for heavy rain was issued in most parts of the uk, which may cause floods.

the uk met office said new severe thunderstorms will arrive on the south coast of england on the 7th and move northwards at night, bringing the risk of power outages.

the uk met office said that the yellow rainstorm warning will be valid from 9 pm on saturday (7th) to 6 pm on sunday (8th), covering almost the entire southern part of england and wales, as far as sheffield, and extending from immingham in lincolnshire to tenby in pembrokeshire.

earlier on thursday and friday, heavy rain hit southern england and wales.

the met office said on the 7th that although there is still some uncertainty about the specific details, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to spread northwards and then westwards across england and wales from tonight to night. during the day on sunday, heavy rainfall areas in the west will continue, while slow-moving heavy rain and thunderstorms may develop further east.

the met office said rainfall amounts would vary widely across the warning area, with some areas receiving less than 10mm while others could receive 40-60mm.