Yellow weather warning in place for Thunderstorm affecting Cumbria (Image: Met Office)
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorm affecting parts of Cumbria.
The weather warning starts today (June 18) at 11am and it is set to end at 9pm.
It spans across England, north Wales and Scotland and affects most parts of Cumbria, North Yorkshire and parts of Lancashire.
The Met Office said that heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to some disruption to travel.
What to expect:
- 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
- Possibly some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
- Delays to train services are possible
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel