The Met Office has announced a significant yellow thunderstorm warning for Gloucestershire on Saturday, June 6, lasting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can anticipate frequent lightning, hail, and strong gusty winds throughout the nine-hour period.
Heavy downpours are expected, with rainfall potentially reaching 10-15mm in less than an hour. Some areas might experience between 30-40mm of rain due to successive showers and thunderstorms, which could disrupt local transport and infrastructure.
Rainfall is predicted to begin early Saturday around 2 a.m., easing by 6 a.m., followed by another wave of heavy showers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Light rain may persist until 7 p.m. before conditions improve. Wind gusts could reach up to 29 mph during the early evening, while temperatures will be cooler than recent days, topping out near 17°C.
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Looking ahead, temperatures are expected to rise, reaching around 26°C by Wednesday, June 11, with warmer weather anticipated later in the month. After Saturday’s heavy showers, the region is forecast to stay dry through Thursday.
The Met Office explains: “Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected for much of Saturday before fading from the west during mid to late afternoon. Up to 15mm of rain could fall in under an hour, with some areas seeing 30-40mm over successive storms. Lightning, hail, and strong, gusty winds will pose additional risks.”
Forecast Summary:
- Today: Cloudy with heavy showers early on, clearing eastwards. Bright spells in the afternoon, cloudier later with scattered showers along the south coast. Breezy and warm, max temperature 18°C.
- Tonight: Widespread cloud with rain moving in from the southwest, including heavy downpours and possible thunder. Breezy conditions, especially near coasts. Min temperature 11°C.
- Saturday: Wet and windy with heavy, blustery showers and occasional thunder. Brighter weather expected in the southwest with late afternoon sunshine. Strong coastal winds. Max temperature 18°C.
- Sunday to Tuesday outlook: Mostly sunny with scattered showers. Winds easing and warming up from Monday, with a chance of heavier showers on Tuesday.
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous weather conditions on Saturday and stay updated with the latest forecasts.