Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall warnings are forecast forweatherin both England and Wales, which could cause sudden flooding.
According to the Met Office, they will issue a yellow weather warning on Wednesday (August 17), expecting hail and lightning.
People in some parts of England and Wales have been warned that power outages may cause travel disruptions, whilethe general public in Scotland, after the declaration of a state of emergency in the country, it is necessary to prepare for extreme weather. A yellow weather warning with heavy rain is also forecast.
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Rain is unlikely to improve the drought conditions the UK is currently experiencing, says Professor Hannah Croke, a hydrology expert at the University of Reading, who warns that forecasts of heavy rains will warn the general public. We have detailed the dangers you may face.
"The ground is very dry, and when it is very dry it becomes like concrete, water cannot penetrate, It will be drained soon," she said.
"These floods damage homes and businesses, cause inconvenience due to transportation disruptions, but can also be very dangerous when something very heavy is in one place." There is.”
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst of the Japan Meteorological Agency said the public should be aware of the latest developments in weather warnings.
"Due to the possibility of very strong showers over the next few days, hail, frequent thunderstorms and flash flooding as seen elsewhere, Pay attention to the latest weather forecasts and local weather information.
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some Locations have the potential for heavy rainfall with values of at least 50 mm observed over the next two to three hours. It said the heat wave would be replaced by "heavy showers, thunderstorms and torrential rains."
He added: “Thunderstorms can have very high total precipitation, although not all locations will be affected. However, heavy rains on very dry ground can create flash floods
"Particular attention should be paid to low-lying roads and areas adjacent to slopes, where water can quickly drain and present a rapid hazard."
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