Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued
Last updated 6th Jun 2025
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued starting on Saturday morning and lasting until the evening.
The wide-ranging scope of the warning means nearly all of the South is covered.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Dan Suri explains: “Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected for much of Saturday, before they fade from the west during the mid-to-late afternoon.
“It’s possible that 10-15mm of rain could fall in less than an hour, while some places could see 30-40mm of rain over several hours from successive showers and thunderstorms. Frequent lightning, hail, and strong, gusty winds are also possible.
“A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued and covers parts of central and southern England and Wales. While brisk winds ensure that most places in the warning area will be hit by showers, not all places will see thunderstorms. In this case it’s difficult to predict where exactly thunderstorms will hit because they are small and fast changing.
“One analogy we use to picture the complexity of this forecasting challenge is comparing it to boiling a pan of water and having to guess exactly where and when the bubbles will appear. We know some will, but only in certain places, and that is why thunderstorms are so hard to predict.”
The Met Office has stated:
-There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
-Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
-Delays to train services are possible
-Some short term loss of power and other services is likely