More storms are possible as the remnants of Hurricane Lee, which hit New England in the US and eastern Canada, is set to move across the UK
Half a month’s rain could fall in an hour in some parts of the UK as thunderstorms move across southern England, the Met Office has said. There is a “small chance” lives could be put at risk, the forecaster said.
Buildings could also be damaged by lightning, hail or strong winds. There is also a “slight chance” of power cuts or that other services to homes and businesses could be lost, while some communities could also be cut off by floodwater, the forecaster said. Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said “there is a chance these thunderstorms turn severe” and bring “gusty winds with quite significant torrential rain”. They will move relatively quickly, making it difficult to pin down where exactly will be worst affected, Mr Vautrey said.
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