Thunderstorm warning

2024 - 10 - 7

Grab Your Umbrellas! Thunderstorm Warning Hits Dorset and Beyond! 🌩️

Dorset - flooding - lightning strikes - Met Office - rainfall - thunderstorm warning - travel disruption - UK weather

Yikes! The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Dorset, and it’s not just raindrops that are causing a stir!

Attention, residents of Dorset and the surrounding areas! The Met Office has issued a substantial yellow thunderstorm warning, expecting heavy rains and potential travel woes later today. From Bournemouth to Christchurch, locals should prepare for a stormy evening filled with potential lightning strikes, hail, and all-around blustery weather. The warning comes into effect from 4 p.m. tonight and is expected to last until midnight, creating a perfect storm for evening plans and commutes.

But it isn’t just Dorset feeling the pressure! A stretch of southern England and parts of Wales are included in the yellow thunderstorm alert, meaning the skies could unleash up to 40mm of rain in just a few short hours. Areas in Oxfordshire and Surrey should brace for similar patterns, with the risk of flooding making it an evening where caution is key. The Met Office cautions that travel disruptions are likely, so it might be wise to swap those stilettos for a pair of wellies!

Now, before you start thinking about building that ark, it’s not all doom and gloom! The unpredictable weather is pretty common this time of year as autumn has well and truly taken hold across the UK. While we can do our best to plan around it—perhaps cozying up indoors with a cup of tea or good company—be sure to keep an eye on the Met Office's latest forecasts because you know what they say: if you don’t like the weather in England, wait five minutes!

For those who crave a silver lining in cloudy skies, here’s a quirky fact: Did you know that thunderstorms are more likely to occur in the UK during late summer and early autumn? That’s right, the atmospheric conditions during these months seem to stir up more clouds, moisture, and excitement (not to mention drenched hair!). Also, if you thought a thunderstorm was just a nuisance, consider this: they can actually help disperse nutrients in the soil and are vital for agricultural practices! So next time you hear thunder rumbling, consider it nature’s way of giving the earth a good soak!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bournemouth Echo"

Met Office issue thunderstorm warning issued for Dorset (Bournemouth Echo)

THUNDERSTORMS could bring heavy rain to Dorset this evening, the Met Office has warned. A yellow weather warning has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo News UK"

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued as Met Office forecasts more ... (Yahoo News UK)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Monday across the south of England and Wales.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Devon Live"

Met Office issues urgent thunderstorm warning as 'lightning strikes ... (Devon Live)

The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for thunderstorms which covers much of the South West. The forecasters have warned of a torrential rain and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WalesOnline"

Met Office issues eight hour thunderstorm warning for 16 parts of ... (WalesOnline)

There could be up to 40mm of rain within a few hours in the worst hit areas of the country on Monday evening.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Herald Series"

Oxfordshire flooding: Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning (Herald Series)

The Met Office reported the yellow weather alert on Monday, October 7, warning that heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause disruption to travel.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gloucestershire Live"

Met Office issues urgent thunderstorm warning for everyone ... (Gloucestershire Live)

The UK's weather will take a turn for the worse this afternoon as the Met Office issued a new warning for heavy rain, strong winds, hail and lightning for ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Surrey Live"

Surrey weather thunderstorm Met Office warning issued as up to 40 ... (Surrey Live)

Guildford, Woking and across Surrey may see heavy rain into Monday evening.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Echo"

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Southampton (Daily Echo)

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the city and wider Hampshire area. The warning comes into force from 4pm today, October 7, until midnight ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Argus"

Brighton and Sussex in Met Office thunderstorm warning (The Argus)

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for part of the county with potential for lightning, hail and gusty winds.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Brighton and Hove News"

Thunderstorm warning (Brighton and Hove News)

The Met Office forecast for Brighton predicts rain from 8pm, although no lightning is specifically forcast for here at the moment. The warning says: “Areas of ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Western Telegraph"

Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for west Wales (Western Telegraph)

Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion all covered by the weather warning.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gloucestershire Live"

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for eight hours of disruption ... (Gloucestershire Live)

The severe yellow weather alert will be in force from 4pm to 11.59pm and covers southern parts of the county, including Cirencester, Stroud and Lydney, as well ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Devon Live"

Devon hour-by-hour forecast amid Met Office thunderstorm warning (Devon Live)

The Exeter-based forecaster is warning of widespread travel disruption as downpours lash the county. The Environment Agency (EA) said that flooding is expected ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for parts of ... (Sky News)

Flooding, travel disruption and power cuts may be on the cards this evening due to the conditions, forecasters have said. Up to 40mm of rain could fall in ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Weather: Thunderstorm warning for southern England (BBC News)

The alert covers East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Bristol, Somerset and parts of southern Wales, including Cardiff and Swansea. The ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with potential flooding ... (The Independent)

Comes after forecaster warned aftermath of hurricane would hit Britain, bringing period of unsettled weather.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rain in southern England and ... (The Guardian)

Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning and says flooding and lightning strikes most likely in coastal areas.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Tivyside Advertiser"

Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for west Wales (Tivyside Advertiser)

Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion all covered by the weather warning.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Kent Online"

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent (Kent Online)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Great Yarmouth Mercury"

Norfolk weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warning (Great Yarmouth Mercury)

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain has been issued for Norfolk by the Met Office.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gloucestershire Live"

Met Office issues huge and sudden thunderstorm warning for 12 ... (Gloucestershire Live)

Here we go again as more severe weather is forecast to smash into the county.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Thunderstorm warning issued as heavy showers could cause ... (Sky News)

Hail is also predicted and lightning strikes could cause damage to some buildings and structures as a large part of the country is covered by the warning.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued amid flooding risk (BBC News)

The warning is set to cover the South East of England until 22;00 BST on Tuesday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "iNews"

New thunderstorm warning issued as 40mph gusts and rain to batter ... (iNews)

Heavy showers and thunderstorms will be accompanied by strong and gusty winds.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Express"

Met Office issues 12-hour thunderstorm warning for today as power ... (Daily Express)

The Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow alert for thunderstorms in five UK regions - with a high chance of power cuts in affected areas.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WalesOnline"

Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning for parts of Wales (WalesOnline)

Another yellow warning for heavy rain, hail and lightning has been issued for three areas of Wales.

Explore the last week