Strong thunderstorms are expected in Plymouth today because the county will have to endure a brief break from the heat wave.
Then, a yellow weather warning is in place from Sunday morning at 3am until 3pm, with as much as 80mm of rain is expected to fall.
Torrential downpours, severe hail and strong gusty winds could also become dangerous, with yellow warnings for rain and wind in place
and strong winds will set in throughout the day, but with the strange and sunny charm. Torrential rains will move during the night and should last until the early hours of Monday morning.
The Met Office predicts that thunder showers could occur around the city at 3:00 pm, although this varies by region. Storms will be disrupted by showers and brief periods of sunshine
Forecasters predict that thunderstorms will arrive in Plymouth in the middle of # Afternoon
to Met Office
A mixture of sunshine and showers, driven by a sustained and gusty southwesterly wind. Some of the showers could be heavy at times. Feeling a lot cooler and cooler than in recent days, especially in the eastern regions. Maximum temperature 21 ° C.
Tonight:
Showers largely fade, leaving a brief, drier interlude with easing winds. Heavy rains, accompanied by gusting winds, will move into the Cornwall area around midnight, before spreading to the northeast across all regions. Low temperature 15 ° C.
Sunday:
Heavy rain and strong gusting winds in the morning. The rain will become rather lenient in the afternoon, with winds that will relax. Maximum Temperatures 22 ° C.
Below, we answer some of the key questions about storms.
Why storms occur during heat waves? Grahame Madge at the Met Office said. Thunderstorms occur when there is more humid air in the system, which is the case currently during the current heatwave. They tend to grow later in the afternoon after gradual heating at the beginning of the day, Madge added.
Has this happened in the UK before?
Yes. The heatwave and drought of 1976 were sometimes interrupted by violent storms. The Met Office records reveal that "storms occurred in many districts" during the first half of July 1976, with heavy rains causing local floods over several days. On July 12, 1976, a man was killed in Clapham, near Bedford, when the cab of his truck was struck by lightning. On the same day, 64.8 mm of rain was recorded at Sudborough in Northamptonshire, while at Ashover in Derbyshire, 15 mm of rain fell in just 12 minutes.
How Thunderstorms Are Formed ? surface, and are most common in parts of the world where the weather is hot and humid. The Met Office indicates that thunderstorms develop when the atmosphere is unstable – when warm air exists under much colder air.
Are thunderstorms common?
Thunderstorms are common occurrences on Earth. It is estimated that a lightning strike strikes somewhere on the surface of the Earth about 44 times per second, making a total of nearly 1.4 billion lightning each year
What is it? thunder and lightning?
Lightning is a huge electric shock that flows between clouds, from a cloud to the air, or from a cloud to the earth, according to the Met Office's descriptions
Image of a thunderstorm on the southwest
Is there a risk of flooding during the British thunderstorms? And if so, why?
The yellow alert indicates that flooding of homes and businesses could occur quickly, with damage to some buildings caused by floods. Flood alerts are in place in the Midlands, South East England and North East England. In a thunderstorm, there is a huge ability to suddenly release a lot of moisture "incredibly intensely," said Mr. Madge, describing the phenomenon as "one of the most dramatic and intense weather events." "that we know in the UK. When conditions are created so that a large volume of water reaches the ground hard and dry – caused by a prolonged drought – floods are possible. Mr. Madge said that sudden flooding can cause the obstruction of drainage systems by the sheer volume of water. "It's because the rains are very fast," he said.
Are there thunderstorms in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, thunderstorms are more common in the East Midlands and Southeast. , according to the Met Office.
