Potential for thunderstorms in Halifax as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
As the sun is shining the Met Office has warned that it could quickly change this afternoon.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued between 3pm and 10pm today (Tuesday).
The Met Office shared: “Whilst many areas will miss them and remain hot and sunny, isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and into the evening.
"These could bring frequent lightning, large hail, gusty winds and the potential for 30 mm of rain in less than an hour.”
The warning covers the centre of England from West Yorkshire to Berkshire.
In Halifax it is expected to reach highs of 30C and lows of 12C.
What to expect
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds