The United Kingdom is bracing itself for a full 24 hours of storms this weekend, with weather alerts predicting heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning.
The Met Office has issued warnings for Father’s Day, stating that an Atlantic system will sweep across England and Wales on June 18. The rapid change in weather will abruptly end the summer-like conditions experienced in recent days.
The downpours and thunderstorms are expected to start from midnight on Father’s Day and persist until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 20.
Chris Almond, the Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, warns that the intensity and frequency of thunderstorms will increase throughout the weekend. These storms may bring lightning, gusty winds, and even hail.
The agency highlights the risk of flooding due to the heavy rainfall, with the potential for 30mm (1.18 inches) of rain in an hour and 60mm (2.36 inches) in six hours. Flooding could isolate some communities and lead to widespread traffic delays. Additionally, deeper waters and lightning strikes may cause damage to buildings.
While the severity of the storms may subside in the following days, showers are expected to continue. On Tuesday, June 20, central England may experience lighter rain, but heavier showers are forecasted thereafter, with some areas receiving up to 5mm of rain per hour. Long-range forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rain persisting until June 29, accompanied by slightly lower temperatures. However, conditions are expected to settle towards the end of the month.
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