Dorset is being drenched by torrential rain amid 'severe thunderstorm' warnings.
Today parts of the county are being drenched by flash floods and the Met Office's thunderstorm warnings have been extended until Monday, "with a risk of impacts from heavy rain, flash flooding, lightning and hail."
Oh dear, here’s the scene now in #christchurch @Bournemouthecho #flooding pic.twitter.com/1tnFttqkHw
— Sioux Wright (@SiouxWright) August 13, 2020
#TravelDorsetAlert: Bridport and surrounding villages - thunderstorm warning - torrential downpours moving west through your area soon.
— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) August 13, 2020
Dorchester downpour in slow motion! https://t.co/fMQbuNfEsa
— Ellie Maslin (@DorsetEchoEllie) August 13, 2020
⚡️ #Thunderstorm latest ⚡️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 13, 2020
Thunderstorms have now developed across southern counties of England between Devon and Kent.
Frequent lightning, heavy downpours, large hail and gusty winds are possible here over the next few hours 🌬️⛈️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/lCTiCfz8DP
The Met Office has told us what to expect:
- There is a small chance that fast flowing or deep floodwater could suddenly occur, bringing a danger to life and flooding of homes and businesses
- There is a greater chance that spray, sudden flooding, standing water and/or hail will result in rapidly changing, dangerous driving conditions. Where flooding occurs, road closures are possible along with delays and cancellations to bus and rail services.
- There is a chance that power and other essential services, such as gas, water or mobile phone service could be lost
- There is a chance of damage to buildings/structures from lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds
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