UK set for fresh thunderstorms and heavy rain – London Business News | London Wallet

The Met Office has announced there will be more thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas across the UK.

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could cause “flooding” for some homes a businesses and there could possibly be “damage to buildings or structures.”

A yellow weather warning is in place for Tuesday which could see inches of water to fall within hours in some areas.

The forecaster said, “Showers and thunderstorms will spread from the southwest, as well as developing over land, during the morning, lasting through the afternoon and well into the evening.

“Whilst some areas will miss these, where they develop 20 to 30mm of rain within two to three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40 to 50mm over a longer period – especially across the southeast of the area this evening.

“Hail and lightning will be additional hazards, with a risk of temporary hail accumulations in places. In addition, heavy showers and thunderstorms will be associated with strong and gusty winds in the south of the warning area at times with 40 mph gusts possible.”