Amber weather warning for thunderstorms issued for parts of UK
- The Met Office issued an amber thunderstorm warning for parts of East Anglia, East Sussex, Kent, and London from 8pm on June 13 to 5am on June 14, 2025.
- This warning followed multiple yellow thunderstorm alerts across southern England and Wales due to expected heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail, and gusty winds.
- Heavy storms caused significant surface water flooding, property damage in Kent, road closures including the A256 near Dover, and cancelled bus services between Dover and Canterbury overnight.
- Meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said thunderstorms develop in warm, humid air over northern France and warned of 30-50mm of rain falling quickly, raising flooding risks especially in urban areas.
- Authorities urged drivers to avoid flood water and for residents to prepare for disruption, as impacts from flooding and power cuts were expected into early Saturday, June 14.
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Rare amber thunderstorm warning issued ahead of 50mm downpour
A rare amber weather warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office ahead of “intense rainfall, frequent lightning, hail and gusty winds”.The warning has been issued for parts of East Anglia and eastern parts of East Sussex and Kent lasting between 8pm on Friday and 5am on Saturday.The Met Office warns that the storms could lead to the flooding of roads, homes and businesses, difficult driving conditions and power cuts.Yellow…
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