Met Office power cuts warning to 51 areas of England on Thursday
As many as 51 areas of England could be hit with power cuts, the loss of mobile phone signal and travel disruption due to thunderstorms on Thursday, the Met Office has warned.
TL;DR
- 51 areas in England face potential power cuts, loss of mobile signal, and travel disruption due to thunderstorms on Thursday.
- Yellow weather warnings are in effect for England and Wales from Wednesday to Thursday.
- Affected areas include London, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and much of Wales.
- Residents are advised to prepare flood plans, emergency kits, and essential items like mobile battery packs and torches.
- Thunderstorms may bring heavy rain (20-50 mm in 3-12 hours, potentially more), lightning, hail, and strong gusts.
- A list of 51 specific areas in England covered by the warning is provided.