Thunderstorms forecast to hit the North East and end mini heatwave

Poppy Kennedy
By Poppy Kennedy
Published 24th Jun 2020, 13:29 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2020, 13:29 BST
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Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the North East.

The Met Office has warned the region may be hit by thunderstorms and showers from 12pm on Friday, June 26, and 6am on Saturday, June 27.

Forecasters say thunderstorms and heavy showers may break out on Friday afternoon and evening which does mean there is a small chance homes and businesses could be flooded quickly.

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A spokesman for the Met Office said: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out on Friday afternoon and evening.

A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place for Friday afternoon .A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place for Friday afternoon .
A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place for Friday afternoon .

“Many places will miss the storms, but where they do occur, torrential downpours could bring 30-50mm rain in a hour, with hail and lightning.

“The storms will slowly clear northeastwards on Friday night, perhaps not clearing northeast Scotland until Saturday morning.”

Temperatures will soar today, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday with highs of 27C forecast in the North East.

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