The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 14 areas on Friday as thunderstorms approach. The warning will be in place from 5pm this evening (Thursday, 27 August) until 7am on Friday.
Areas covered by the warning
The warning covers parts of East Midlands, East of England, London, South East England, Yorkshire and the Humber. The full list of areas affected includes:
- East Midlands: Lincolnshire
- East of England: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock
- London and South East England: Kent, Medway
- Yorkshire and Humber: East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire
Impact and outlook
The Met Office has not provided further details on the expected impact of the thunderstorms at this time. Updates are expected to follow.
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