Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 21 May 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of southwest England and Northern Ireland, with a risk of flooding, lightning strikes, and hail. Up to two inches of rain could fall in a few hours, affecting areas including Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset in England, and western Northern Ireland. Yellow weather warnings are in force until 9pm today, with sudden flooding and lightning strikes potentially causing travel disruption, power cuts, and cancelled train and bus services. Met Office forecaster Amy Bokotan warns of slow-moving, intense downpours, but notes not all areas will be affected.
