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Yellow thunderstorm warning across Rutland: Take care on the roads

By The Editor 7th Jun 2019

Motorist are advised to take extra care on the roads this afternoon and evening (Fri) after the Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning across Rutland.

The weather forecaster predicts that the county runs the risk of falling foul of 'heavy thundery showers' this afternoon and until 11pm today - some of these will be 'quite prolonged'.

Drivers are being advised that spray and flooding on roads 'may cause some travel disruption'.

A yellow thunderstorm warning definition states:

- Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures

- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

- Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely

     

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