More heavy rain and thunder is on its way to Bristol, according to the Met Office. Earlier this week, the region saw thunder and lightning as a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms was issued.
The weather warning period began at 2pm on Monday, September 5, and ended at 2am on Tuesday morning. At the same time, a tornado warning for the area was also issued.
Looking at the weather forecast, today (September 8) will be a day of mixed weather. The Met Office is predicting heavy rain at 8am already, followed by light rain at 9am. It will then be cloudy but dry for the rest of the morning before an hour of thunder at 1pm.
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A light shower will follow at 3pm and then more thunder at 4pm. Bristol will then see light showers between 6pm and 9pm.
And tomorrow (Friday, September 9), 14 hours of of light showers are being forecast between 5am and 7pm. It will then turn dry for the rest of the evening.
Looking at the weekend, the Met Office predicts sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime on Saturday, with cloudy weather being expected on Sunday. A similar picture is being expected for next Monday.
This is the Met Office forecast for the South West for the next few days:
Today
Another day of sunny spells and scattered showers, these again potentially heavy and thundery. A fresh breeze persisting along southern coasts but still feeling warm in any sunshine elsewhere. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight
Cloudy with showers lingering across the region throughout the evening and overnight. Showers becoming less frequent after midnight. A mild and breezy night. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Friday
Remaining unsettled with further heavy showers expected to develop during the morning, with a risk of thunder. Showers becoming less frequent from the west later. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Rather cloudy with sunny spells Saturday but generally drier. Fine and dry start Sunday with cloud and rain arriving from the west, this becoming heavy and persistent in places Monday.
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