A storm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales today.
A yellow weather warning is in force from 1pm to 8pm on Saturday, with flash flooding and disruption expected in some locations, as well as difficult driving conditions.
Covers a large part Wales and southwest England.
Heavy, slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and there is a chance some communities will be temporarily isolated by flooded roads.
Some areas could see up to 30mm of rain falling in just an hour or two. In a small number of areas, up to 50 mm may fall.
Showers and thunderstorms will gradually ease through Saturday night.
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The Met Office is advising people to consider whether their location is at risk of flash flooding.
“In this case, consider preparing a flood plan and flood emergency kit,” the weather service says.
Before the winds arrive, make sure movable objects such as trash cans, lawn furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds and fences are well protected.
If you are traveling in areas covered by the warning, check road conditions and change your travel plans if necessary, it says.
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People should also prepare for power cuts.
“Consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power supply and other essential items,” says the Met Office.
Last Saturday was confirmed as the hottest day of the year so far, but it was immediately followed by dramatic storms just one day later.
Lightning storm in early May amid weather warnings
Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, were also hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain during the night of May 2, with impressive lightning storms lighting up the skies.
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