As temperatures soar and Cumbria hopes to bask in warm weather this weekend – a warning has been issued for thunderstorms on Sunday.
While Saturday will see temperatures of up to 22 degrees, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunder from noon to 10pm.
It said heavy showers and thunderstorms could lead to some disruption in places, especially to travel. Isolated property flooding is possible.
It added: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out in the south late Sunday morning and early Sunday afternoon, moving steadily north whilst growing into larger areas of rain before clearing the area.
“Some intense downpours are possible in a few places, giving up to 30 mm in less than hour and perhaps 40-50mm over two to three hours leading to surface water flooding.
“Hail, frequent lightning strikes and strong wind gusts will be additional localised hazards.”
What to expect
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life, particularly in places such as road and railway underpasses.
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
