Yellow thunderstorm warning across Rutland: Take care on the roads
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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