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Met Office Issues Yellow warning for East Midlands

In Effect From:
May 6th, 1:00 pm
In Effect Till:
May 6th, 9:00 pm
Current Status:
Warning No Longer In Effect

Thunderstorms and heavy rain may lead to floods and travel delays.

Thunderstorms and heavy downpours may develop in some areas this afternoon and evening, bringing 20 to 40 mm of rain in a short period of time. It is important to consider the risk of flash flooding and to prepare a flood plan and emergency kit if needed. Stay informed of road conditions and public transportation schedules to avoid delays. Be ready for power outages by gathering essential items like torches, batteries, and a mobile phone power pack. Seek shelter in a safe, enclosed area during thunderstorms and avoid being near trees or elevated structures that could attract lightning strikes. Stay alert for changing weather warnings by keeping up-to-date with the local forecast.

What To EXPECT

  • There is a small likelihood of homes and businesses being flooded rapidly, potentially resulting in damage to some structures from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds
  • There is a slight possibility of swift flowing or deep floodwaters posing a risk to life
  • If flooding or lightning strikes happen, there is a potential for train and bus services to experience delays and some cancellations
  • Spray and abrupt flooding may create challenging driving conditions and lead to certain road closures
  • There is a small chance that certain communities could get isolated due to flooded roads
  • There is a slight risk of power outages and potential loss of other services to certain homes and businesses

Regions Affected

Central, Tayside & Fife

  • Clackmannanshire
  • Falkirk
  • Perth and Kinross
  • Stirling

East Midlands

  • Derbyshire
  • Nottinghamshire

North East England

  • Darlington
  • Durham
  • Gateshead
  • Hartlepool
  • Middlesbrough
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • North Tyneside
  • Northumberland
  • Redcar and Cleveland
  • South Tyneside
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Sunderland

North West England

  • Blackburn with Darwen
  • Cheshire East
  • Cheshire West and Chester
  • Cumbria
  • Greater Manchester
  • Halton
  • Lancashire
  • Merseyside
  • Warrington

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Scottish Borders
  • West Lothian

Strathclyde

  • Argyll and Bute
  • East Ayrshire
  • East Dunbartonshire
  • East Renfrewshire
  • Glasgow
  • Inverclyde
  • North Ayrshire
  • North Lanarkshire
  • Renfrewshire
  • South Ayrshire
  • South Lanarkshire
  • West Dunbartonshire

Wales

  • Conwy
  • Denbighshire
  • Flintshire
  • Gwynedd
  • Powys
  • Wrexham

West Midlands

  • Shropshire
  • Staffordshire
  • Stoke-on-Trent

Yorkshire & Humber

  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • North Yorkshire
  • South Yorkshire
  • West Yorkshire
  • York
For more details please visit the Met Office's UK Weather Warnings Page

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