
Severe weather warning issued as torrential rain and hail to lash UK
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A national severe weather warning has been issued as thunderstorms and hail are set to lash parts of the UK. A severe weather warning has been issued across southern England Potential road closures and difficult driving conditions could be caused by spray and sudden flooding. The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster Steve Willington said: “Some within the warning area could see torrential rain, perhaps even reaching 40mm of rainfall within the hour. “Later in the warning period there is a risk of large hail, frequent lightning and gusty winds.” The fresh alert follows an earlier warning issued across parts of southwest England and south Wales, warning of a possible “risk to life”, which is due to expire at 6pm today.
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