Weather Warnings Archive: Saturday 18 May 2024 09:36 BST - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   08:36, 18.05.2024

valid from
   13:00, 18.05.2024
until
   20:00, 18.05.2024

Region: Wales

Scattered slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of Wales and southwest England during Saturday afternoon. Whilst many places will see little or no rainfall, some locations could see 20-30 mm in an hour or two. There is a small chance that repeated shower development could result in a few places seeing 40-50 mm. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually fade during Saturday evening. What should I do? Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. 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. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Whilst not all places will see them, slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some flooding and disruption in places.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

issued by the Metoffice at
   08:36, 18.05.2024

valid from
   13:00, 18.05.2024
until
   20:00, 18.05.2024

Region: West Midlands

Scattered slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of Wales and southwest England during Saturday afternoon. Whilst many places will see little or no rainfall, some locations could see 20-30 mm in an hour or two. There is a small chance that repeated shower development could result in a few places seeing 40-50 mm. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually fade during Saturday evening. What should I do? Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. 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. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Whilst not all places will see them, slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some flooding and disruption in places.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

issued by the Metoffice at
   08:36, 18.05.2024

valid from
   13:00, 18.05.2024
until
   20:00, 18.05.2024

Region: South West England

Scattered slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of Wales and southwest England during Saturday afternoon. Whilst many places will see little or no rainfall, some locations could see 20-30 mm in an hour or two. There is a small chance that repeated shower development could result in a few places seeing 40-50 mm. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually fade during Saturday evening. What should I do? Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. 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. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Whilst not all places will see them, slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some flooding and disruption in places.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html