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Met Office ‘danger to life’ thunderstorm warning issued for Gedling borough

The alert will be in place from 9am until 11.59 pm tomorrow

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A Met Office ‘danger to life’ weather warning has been issued for parts of the UK – including Gedling borough.

The Met Office states: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected over parts of the UK on Saturday.”

“The alert will be in place from 9am until 11.59 pm tomorrow (8) and people in the affected areas are warned of potential flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds.

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Commuters who use public transport have been warned “where flooding or lightning strikes occur” there is a chance of delays and cancellations to rail and bus services, while motorists could face difficult driving conditions and road closures.

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Here’s what the MetOffice is telling people to expect…

  • Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
  • Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
  • 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
  • Some communities might become cut off if roads flood
  • Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

Five day forecast for Gedling borough

Today:

Patchy cloud during the morning, particularly for the north and west, but clearing during the day with plenty of sunshine developing. Feeling very warm by the afternoon with winds fresher at the coast. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining dry with largely clear skies into the evening and overnight, with winds easing but temperatures remaining mild for most. Minimum temperature 16 °C.

Saturday:

Increasingly cloudy Saturday as spells of locally heavy rain spread east to all parts into the afternoon and evening with the risk of thunder. Feeling very warm again. Maximum temperature 28 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

A mixture of sunshine and showers likely, perhaps turning heavy and thundery at times, particularly into Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures cooling somewhat to generally near average.

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