Doncaster on thunderstorm alert as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

By Darren Burke
Published 6th May 2024, 12:06 BST
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Doncaster has been put on thunderstorm alert after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for South Yorkshire.

The alert comes infor force from 1pm today and last until 9pm.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Thunderstorms and heavy downpours may cause flooding and travel disruption.

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“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

Doncaster has been placed on thunderstorm alert by the Met Office.Doncaster has been placed on thunderstorm alert by the Met Office.
Doncaster has been placed on thunderstorm alert by the Met Office.

“There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing 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

“There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

“There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.”

Related topics:DoncasterMet OfficeSouth Yorkshire

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