Met Office thunderstorm warnings for 66 areas today as 'flash flooding' alert sent

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Lightning over Sovereign Harbour Eastbourne

The Met Office put a yellow thunderstorm warning in place. (Image: Getty)

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for today as over 60 areas in England and Wales prepare for potential flooding. The weather agency issued the alert for 9am to 6pm on June 7, with the expectation of heavy showers leading to travel choas. A yellow warning means there's a medium likelihood of the weather event happening, though the impacts would remain low.

The warning reads: "There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes. Delays to train services are possible. Some short term loss of power and other services is likely." The Met Office added that 10-15mm of rain is expected to fall within in less than an hour, with the worst-affected areas potentially seeing a total of 30-40mm. There is also due to be lighting, hail, and strong wind gusts bringing extra hazards and travel chaos.

Met Office thunderstorm warning

Areas of England and Wales are expected to be hit. (Image: Met Office)

The weather office recommended preparing for flash flooding and power cuts by preparing a food plan, emergency flood kit.

In the event of a power cut, it stressed the importance of having torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items handy.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Dan Suri said: "Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected for much of Saturday, before they fade from the west during the mid-to-late afternoon.

"It’s possible that 10-15mm of rain could fall in less than an hour, while some places could see 30-40mm of rain over several hours from successive showers and thunderstorms. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong, gusty winds are also possible.

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