Brits pinged with ‘significant threat to life' weather alert as millions face thunderstorm & flood chaos in just HOURS
STORMING IN Brits pinged with 'significant threat to life' weather alert as millions face thunderstorm & flood chaos in just HOURS
BRITS have been pinged a "severe" weather alert on their iPhones warning of a "significant threat to life" ahead of thunderstorms and floods hitting tomorrow.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for tomorrow, as a string of yellow alerts remain in place from today until Monday.
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Thunderstorms are expected to hit the UK in a matter of hours
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Those affected have been advised to make preperations
These warnings mean there is a danger to life, power cuts, deep flooding and towns and villages could be cut off by deep and fast-flowing water.
The stormy weather is expected to hit London in the early hours of the morning.
The warning reads: "Areas of heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms will move northwards during the early hours of Saturday, with torrential downpours in places."
The app also recommends that people in the affected areas in the East of England, London, and South East England, make preparations.
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Storms are likely to hit London at 3am tomorrow morning and will last until 11am.
The Met Office warning reads: "Being outside in high winds and/or lightning makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible.
"If you hear thunder, and are unable to get to a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car), crouch down in a ball-like position with your head tucked in and hands over your ears making minimal contact with the ground, away from objects that conduct electricity.
"Before gusty winds arrive, check to ensure moveable objects or temporary structures are well secured. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences.
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"Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies."
5-day forecast
Today:
Cloud with outbreaks of rain spreading slowly east, with potentially thundery showers developing across North Wales, southern Scotland, and parts of northern England during the afternoon. Elsewhere, largely dry and bright. Feeling very warm and humid, particularly in the east.
Tonight:
Showers across northeastern areas will gradually clear before another band of thundery rain moves into southern areas overnight. This potentially torrential rain will track northwards, mainly affecting eastern parts.
Saturday:
Heavy, thundery rain continuing to spread northwards, reaching Scotland during the afternoon. Showers developing widely through the afternoon. Thicker cloud and rain arriving across the southwest later. Warm and muggy.
Sunday to Tuesday:
Remaining unsettled with further heavy and perhaps thundery showers on Sunday and Monday. Chance of some more persistent rain arriving late Tuesday. A little less warm, though still feeling humid.
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The storms will affect the East of England, London, and South East England
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