Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting East of England

This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Fri 28 Aug Yellow weather warning Sat 29 Aug No warnings Sun 30 Aug No warnings Mon 31 Aug No warnings Tue 1 Sep No warnings Wed 2 Sep No warnings Thu 3 Sep No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Thunderstorm × Thu 27 UTC+1 Today Thunderstorms may bring impacts from flooding, lightning or hail overnight. Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds 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 Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost What should I do? Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays , or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area, move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. 5 tips for staying safe in a thunderstorm Stay safe in thunder and lightning Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind Further detail An area of heavy, thundery rain is expected to become slow moving across parts of eastern England through the early hours of Friday morning before clearing away eastwards in the North Sea after dawn.