The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Brighton and Sussex, which will be in place on Friday, July 22.

Forecasters have issued an update on its yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across much of western England, with them now reaching “a little further north and east overall.”

It is expected to last from 10am to 10pm, and covers most of Sussex.

It also covers more areas in the west midlands, south west, and north west of England as well as Wales.

The weather warning comes just days after temperatures across the UK have reached the high 30s.


What do weather warnings mean?


In terms of what to expect the Met Office said:

  • Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Friday can be found via the Met Office website.