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."

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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