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Met Office issues 9 hour thunderstorm warning for 43 areas on Saturday
The Met Office has issued a nine-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for 43 locations across the UK on Saturday. The alert is in effect from 12pm until 9pm today, covering parts of the East Midlands, East of England, London and the South-east, South-west England, the East Midlands, and Wales.
TL;DR
- A yellow thunderstorm warning is active for 43 UK locations on Saturday, from 12pm to 9pm.
- Affected regions include parts of the East Midlands, East of England, London, South-east, South-west England, and Wales.
- Potential impacts include heavy rain (up to 25mm/hr), hail, lightning, flooding, and damage to buildings.
- Travel disruptions are expected due to spray, standing water, hail, and potential train service delays.
- Advice is given to seek shelter in enclosed spaces and avoid tall structures during thunderstorms.