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The Met Office has issued a weather warning with torrential downpours and thunderstorms possible across parts of Herefordshire on Thursday.

The thundery weather is forecast after a run of days where temperatures could peak at around 30c, possible higher in the south east of England.

The Met Office warning, issued for parts of England and Wales says:

‘Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out across parts of England and Wales on Thursday afternoon. 

‘The exact location of showers is still uncertain and some places will stay dry all day.

‘However, where the showers do occur they could be torrential, with the additional hazards of lightning, hail and gusty winds.

‘The heaviest showers could result in 20-30 mm within an hour, with 24 hour accumulations possibly reaching as much as 70-90 mm where multiple showers affect the same location.’

Read More – https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?id=1ada5fc3-22ef-4c26-b1fa-ad289feb807e&date=2024-08-01