South England and East Midlands suffered severe weather conditions on Saturday, with thunderstorms with thunderstorms, hail and thunderstorms in the region. The UK recorded about 400 400 power attacks, and heavy rainfall resulted in local floods.
Road closure and flood
The National Highways confirmed that some parts of M18 were closed in Yorkshire on Saturday as a result of the flood. In addition, parts of the M40 near Warwick remained closed until Sunday due to the remaining floods. Authorities have called on motorcycles to be careful and stay updated on travel advice.
Meteorological analysis
Eli Glassier, a meteor of the Met Office, has reported that London, Buckingham Shire, and parts of Eastern Midland have been seen with thunderstorms with thunderstorms, which extends to the South Lincolnshire. “In terms of total rainfall, we often saw 10 to 15 mm from 20 minutes to one hour,” he said. Storms were driven by surface -based convention, where strong sunlight warmed the earth, causing hot air to grow and thunderstorms.
The effect of non -seasonal temperature
The stormy weather began on Thursday after an extraordinary hot day when the UK experienced the highest temperature of its spring since 1972, which reached 21 ° C in some areas. Ms Glassier noted that in March, near 18 ° C temperatures are becoming more common due to climate change, which increases severe weather events.
Flood warnings and ongoing warnings
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for 22 areas, including North Hampshire, Salisbury and Heart Fordshire. Residents in the affected regions are advised to be vigilant and take necessary precautions against potential floods.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and with the development of weather conditions, more updates are expected.
