“Many places within warning area they are unlikely to see a thunderstorm at all, but those places that will still see one it is quite possible to see strikes from heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes,” said Andy Page, chief meteorologist for the Met Office.
“In several places one could see up up to 20 – 30mm of rain in an hour with a small chance of 50mm in two to three hoursmost likely not far from the south coast. risk of thunderstorms eases as we go through the Sabbath morning. However, since this band of warm air keeps pushing on north throughout the UK exists risk of more thunderstorms and heavy rains on Sunday.
“We’ll be watching this. risk and maybe need to issue another warning when potential for impacts become clearer. Please follow on forecast for your area regularly for any updates.”
The weather bureau warned that in areas affected by storms, splashes and floods can affect driving conditions and lead to block roads, as well as to cancel on public transport.
” fact in bank holidays coincide with the end of half-term in many places have the potential to exert additional pressure on road network, so it is important to plan your trip carefully to avoid the worst of no queues,” said Rod Dennis, RAC traffic spokesman.
Not all areas may be affected bad weather over weekends, with The hottest weather in north-Western Scotland. Other areas of the country that escape thunderstorms are also warm and sunny expected.
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