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Yellow warning for thunderstorms across Lincolnshire

Torrential rain could cause disruption

Thunderstorms are expected in Lincolnshire. | Photo: Adobe Stock Image

A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place across Lincolnshire, with torrential rain forecast to cause possible disruption.

The Met Office put a yellow weather warning in place as of midnight on Tuesday, August 16, which affects the whole county, and will run until 11.59pm.

The Met Office said to expect the following during the period of the weather warning on Tuesday:

  • Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
  • Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
  • 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
  • Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

The current weather warning for thunderstorms will run until 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 16. | Photo: Met Office

A further yellow warning for thunderstorms will also be in place between midnight and 11.59pm on Wednesday, August 17.

However, this second warning will impact more on the south of the county, including Bourne, Spalding, Long Sutton, Stamford, and Crowland.

The forecast for Lincoln on Tuesday, August 16. | Photo: Met Office