Met Office issues 24-hour weather warning for thunder…

Met Office issues 24-hour weather warning for thunder across Nottinghamshire

A yellow weather warning of thunderstorms has been put in place by the Met Office across Nottinghamshire after the heatwave ends. The warning is in place from 6am on Monday (August 15) until 11.59pm the same day.

That comes after the amber warning of extreme heat that's currently in place, which started at 12midnight on Thursday (August 11) and lasts through to 11.59pm on Sunday (August 14). Temperatures are expected to peak at around 32C during this period, with highs above 30 expected on each day.

Then on Monday, while highs of 27C are predicted, the forecast is more variable. Sunny spells are expected to begin with until around 4pm, when heavy showers and sunny spells are expected.

Andy Page, chief meterologist at Met Office, said: "Temperatures will drop early next week as the weather becomes more changeable. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely in some areas, but there is low confidence in the details at this time and it is impossible to say yet exactly where and when they will occur."

Some places that come under the yellow weather warning will stay dry, but thunderstorms are likely to develop which could bring local heavy rain and possible disruption. There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong wind.

Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services. Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.#

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There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost. It's been the driest summer in England since 1911, and July was the driest month since 1935, meaning water companies, including Severn Trent Water, are having to manage accordingly.

Peter Jenkins, director of communications at Water UK, said: "Water companies are already managing the unprecedented effects of the driest winter and spring since the 1970s, and with more hot, dry weather forecast, it's crucial we be even more mindful of our water use to minimise spikes in demand and ensure there’s enough to go around. Even small changes can have a significant impact."

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