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localised disruption, especially in exposed coastal and upland areas. Elsewhere, the day will be characterised by a mix of sunshine and showers. These showers will be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, particularly in western regions where they will be most frequent. Eastern
the risk of thunderstorms and small hail in the heaviest showers. Storm Amy at the weekend? Saturday continues the theme of sunshine and showers, with a chance of heavier rain moving across southern areas. But, it’s a deepening area of low-pressure that has caused the media to ask – is Storm Amy
Scattered blustery showers are expected in western areas, some of which may turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. These showers will gradually spread eastwards from late morning into the afternoon, affecting central and possibly eastern regions. However, some eastern areas will remain largely
unsettled in northern and western areas. Any showers in the north could be wintry with hail and thunder, but even here, any snow will be mainly on high ground. The south of the country will see the best of the drier and brighter conditions. While temperatures will be near normal for the time of year
within two to three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40mm. “Thunderstorms are most likely for south-facing coastal districts, and hail and some strong gusts of wind could accompany the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.” Tuesday will be another day of sunshine and showers
Scattered blustery showers are expected in western areas, some of which may turn heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. These showers will gradually spread eastwards from late morning into the afternoon, affecting central and possibly eastern regions. However, some eastern areas will remain largely
on Friday for those in the southwest, with warm air from the south increasing the chances of some thundery showers in parts of Devon and Cornwall. The risk of thundery outbreaks increases and spreads further north and east through the weekend, with the possibility of hail and gusty winds possible
to some localised surface water flooding. Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards. Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty, so please stay up to date with the Met Office forecast through the weekend, and any
Islands and northern France experienced the worst weather impacts. In the Channel Islands were numerous fallen trees and significant damage to buildings, with a tornado reportedly affecting eastern parts of Jersey during the height of the storm together with large hail. Jersey’s Met Service issued
and northern England later on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. “In addition, scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms may break out on Thursday afternoon and evening across parts of central, southern and eastern England, along with perhaps south Wales, which may produce gusty winds, large hail
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