Weather warnings are predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to hit Bristol over the course of today (July 3).
A double warning across the South West was put in place by the Met Office yesterday (Friday) warning of thunderstorms across Bristol, Gloucestershire and large parts of Somerset over the course of the day.
The warning covering Bristol, in place from 1pm today through to 9pm this evening, carries a threat of rain, with the alert predicting "heavy showers bringing a risk of flooding and disruption" across the city as well as stretching on down the north coast of Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
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The warning also says people in affected areas should expect the following:
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
The Met Office local predictions for Bristol indicate the worst of the weather is set to hit throughout the mid to late afternoon, with thunderstorms currently predicted around 5pm in the city.
The chance of rain is set to climb from 2pm onwards, before a clearer evening follows despite some chance of late rain as we approach midnight.
Here are the latest hour-by-hour forecasts for Bristol, according to the Met Office.
The forecase includes thunder and the Met Office has issued a separate warning for thunderstorms to the east of Bristol, saying "heavy rain may lead to flash flooding with the risk of frequent lightning and hail."
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The Met Office predictions for Bristol - hour by hour
1pm
Weather - Cloudy with light rain
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 50%
2pm
Weather - Rain with some sun
Temperature - 19C
Chance of rain - 40%
3pm
Weather - Heavy rain with some sun
Temperature - 19C
Chance of rain - 60%
4pm
Weather - Thunderstorms and rain
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 70%
5pm
Weather - Rain and some sun
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 30%
6pm
Weather - Cloudy
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 10%
7pm
Weather - Cloudy
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 10%
8pm
Weather - Cloudy with some sun
Temperature - 18C
Chance of rain - 10%
9pm
Weather - Rain with some sun
Temperature - 17C
Chance of rain - 30%
10pm
Weather - Rain
Temperature - 17C
Chance of rain - 40%
The South West five-day forecast
Today (Saturday):
A cloudy start with patchy outbreaks of rain. Warm sunny spells and scattered, potentially thundery, showers develop for the afternoon. Across the southwest peninsula showers may align to give some areas significant rainfall amounts. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight:
Daytime showers gradually easing through the evening with some late sunny spells. However, further showery outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, arrives overnight as cloud builds from the southwest. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Sunday:
A cloudy start with further outbreaks of showery rain through the morning. Sunny spells develop for the afternoon along with scattered heavy showers, bringing a risk of thunder. Feeling warm. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Cooler with sunny spells and showers early Monday, before turning cloudy and windy with outbreaks of heavy rain. Strong winds and showers on Tuesday. Sunny spells and showers on Wednesday.
