Derbyshire heatwave: Thunderstorm warning issued for Derbyshire by Met Office amid soaring temperatures across the county
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Derbyshire – with the current heatwave set to bring thunderstorms later today.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is active across Derbyshire between 3.00pm and 10.00pm today (Tuesday, May 26).
Whilst many areas will not be impacted. remaining hot and sunny, isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and into the evening. These could bring frequent lightning strikes, large hailstones, gusty winds and the potential for 30mm of rainfall in less than an hour.
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, residents may face delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
There is a slight possibility 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.