Video: Dramatic thunderstorm forces Doncaster store to close as rain pours through roof
This is the moment a dramatic thundestorm over Doncaster this afternoon forced the closure of a city store after torrential rain began cascading through the roof.
The Free Press understands that customers have had to be evacuated from the B&M store in Thorne Road in the last half an hour or so after rain began pouring through the roof and flooding aisles.
One customer said: “The storm made the rain come in through the roof down every aisle.
"They’re having to shut for a bit.”
Earlier today, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for Doncaster, which is in place until 8pm tonight.
A spokesperson said: “Thunderstorms associated with scattered heavy showers may cause some impacts during Wednesday.
“This could include some damage to a few buildings and structures from strong winds and/or lightning strikes
“Some short term loss of power and other services is likely.
“There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
“Delays to train services are possible.
“There is a small chance that a few properties could become flooded.”
The warning is in place across much of the country with a separate yellow warning for heavy rain also in place across parts of Scotland.
For the latest on the weather for Doncaster for the rest of the day, please visit the Met Office website, which can be found HERE
We have asked B&M for further details about this afternoon’s incident.