Suffolk issued with yellow weather warning with thunderstorms expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across the East of England.

The warning covers the whole region, including Suffolk, and is in place until 10pm tonight.

The met office says 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.

Some flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures, especially across the southeast of the area where highest rainfall is most likely

The Met Office predicts some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes

Delays to train services are possible

Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

A spokesman said: “Whilst some areas will miss these, where they develop 20-30 mm of rain within two-three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40-50 mm over a longer period - especially across the southeast of the area this evening.

“Hail and lightning will be additional hazards, with a risk of temporary hail accumulations in places. In addition, heavy showers and thunderstorms will be associated with strong and gusty winds in the south of the warning area at times with 40 mph gusts possible.”