Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for East of England on Saturday

bbc.com

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the East of England, effective Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00 BST. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region during the afternoon and early evening. The warning covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Buckinghamshire. The Met Office warned there will "probably" be damage to buildings and some flooding, with a short-term loss of power and other services likely. Up to 30mm of rain is expected, with hail and lightning as additional hazards. The forecaster advised residents to follow local BBC news channels for updates.


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