THUNDERSTORMS are set to sweep into Worcestershire tomorrow, bringing torrential downpours.
The Met Office has declared a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms tomorrow between noon and 8pm.
The warning covers much of north and central England, including parts of Worcestershire. Worcester itself and Malvern and Evesham are on the edge of the warning area but may still be affected.
Northern parts of the county including Stourport, Kidderminster and Redditch fall within the yellow warning area.
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting West Midlands https://t.co/Iog7JkP2Ef pic.twitter.com/eo6zc5FdU1
— Met Office - West Midlands (@metofficeWMids) May 25, 2024
A spokesperson for the Met Office said slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause flooding and disruption in places.
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They added: "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 and lightning strikes
"There is a small chance that some communities become temporarily 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."
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