We have already enjoyed some scorching temperatures across Sussex this year. However, this weekend the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as it has forecast rain and thunderstorms which may bring an abrupt end to the heatwave.
In recent weeks, the temperatures have continued to climb with highs of around 30C in some areas. Many people have been keen to enjoy the weather in whatever way possible.
Beaches and parks have been packed and barbeques have been enjoyed by many. But, this may all come to an end if the forecast is correct.
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Rain had been on Sunday’s (June 18) forecast for the past few days but a weather warning was announced on Friday morning (June 16) as the possibility of thunderstorms has increased. A weather warning will come into force at midnight on Sunday morning (June 18) and remain in place until 11.59pm the same day.
The thunderstorms could lead to spray and sudden flooding, causing issues for motorists, whilst bus and rail links may also be subjected to delays and cancellations. However, any potential floodwater could result in homes and businesses becoming flooded or damaged
Flooded roads could also lead to some households in isolated areas becoming cut off. Rainfall and lightning strikes may also lead to some power cuts or the loss of other vital services in some areas.
On the Met Office website, further information on the weather warning reads: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of England and Wales during Sunday, with longer spells of thundery rain in places. Whilst many areas will see at least some rain, most will see only relatively small amounts.
“However, some places could see 30 mm in an hour and 60mm in 6 hours, with the potential for frequent lightning, strong winds and hail. Where this occurs there is likely to be some disruption.
“While there is a high likelihood that thunderstorms will develop over England and Wales, there remains a large amount of uncertainty in exactly where these develop. This uncertainty is likely to remain even up to short lead times.”
An hourly forecast for Sunday is not yet available but the Met Office has issued a basic forecast. In Brighton, Crawley, Worthing, Hastings and many other Sussex towns, rain has been forecast throughout much of Sunday.
In some areas, heavy showers will fall in the mornings with lighter showers more likely throughout the afternoon and likely – although the Met Office has the coverage at around 30 or 40 percent. Despite the thunderstorm warning being issued, the Met Office has yet to forecast any thunder across Sussex although this may be subject to change once the forecast becomes clearer.
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