A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office, covering 16 areas across the Midlands. The warning is in effect from 3pm to 10pm on Tuesday, May 26, as isolated intense thunderstorms are expected to bring disruption.
Key Details of the Warning
The Met Office has warned that properties could be flooded quickly, with up to 30mm of rain expected to fall in less than an hour. There is also a chance of power cuts, along with lightning, large hail, and gusty winds. While many areas will remain hot and sunny, isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and into the evening.
Affected Regions and Local Authorities
The full list of areas under the yellow weather warning includes:
- West Midlands: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, West Midlands Conurbation, Worcestershire
- East Midlands: Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland
- East of England: Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Peterborough, Suffolk
- London & South East England: Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham
- North West England: Cheshire East
- South West England: Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire
- Yorkshire & Humber: South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take precautions to protect property and ensure safety during the thunderstorm period.
