{"id":276964,"date":"2025-07-20T09:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/276964\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T09:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:01:20","slug":"met-office-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-wales-and-nowhere-is-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/276964\/","title":{"rendered":"Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Wales and nowhere is safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Met Office has updated its weather warning for Wales. Previously the forecaster issued a 27-hour yellow warning for rain which covered parts of south and west Wales. However this has since been updated as a 28- hour &#8220;thunderstorm&#8221; warning which covers the entire country. It has been in place since 6pm on Saturday and is due to end at 10pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Forecasters anticipate frequent lightning strikes and torrential rain in the impacted regions. A Met Office forecast said: &#8220;Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the course of Sunday. Rainfall amounts will vary from place to place but in some locations 20-40mm is possible within a couple of hours. Heavy downpours of rain will be the primary hazard, but lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail and gusty winds.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The parts of Wales affected include: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/blaenau-gwent\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Blaenau Gwent;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Blaenau Gwent<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/bridgend\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bridgend;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bridgend<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/caerphilly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Caerphilly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Caerphilly<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/cardiff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cardiff;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cardiff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/carmarthenshire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carmarthenshire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carmarthenshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/ceredigion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ceredigion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ceredigion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/conwy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Conwy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Conwy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/denbighshire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Denbighshire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Denbighshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/flintshire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Flintshire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Flintshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/gwynedd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gwynedd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gwynedd<\/a>, Isle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/anglesey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Anglesey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Anglesey<\/a>, Merthyr Tydfil, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/monmouthshire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Monmouthshire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Monmouthshire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/neath-port-talbot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Neath;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Neath <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/port-talbot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Port Talbot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Port Talbot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/newport\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Newport;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Newport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/pembrokeshire\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pembrokeshire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pembrokeshire<\/a>, Powys, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/rhondda\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rhondda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rhondda<\/a> Cynon Taf, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/swansea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Swansea;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Swansea<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/torfaen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Torfaen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Torfaen<\/a>, Vale of Glamorgan and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wrexham\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wrexham;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wrexham<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/wales-news\/live-m4-updates-stretch-shut-32095921?int_source=nba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Police confirm why M4 was closed in both directions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Police confirm why M4 was closed in both directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/dressed-spiderman-entertain-children-parties-025900071.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:He dressed as Spiderman to entertain children at parties - but behind the mask was a monster;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">He dressed as Spiderman to entertain children at parties &#8211; but behind the mask was a monster <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The same warning will also cover parts of south west England and the west midlands.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Met Office people living in these areas can expect difficult driving conditions, flooding of homes and businesses and cancellations to train and bus journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning strikes, hail, heavy rain and strong winds are also to be expected, with a &#8220;slight&#8221; chance of power cuts.<\/p>\n<p>The Met Office has three categories of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/wales-weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:weather;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">weather<\/a> warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.<\/p>\n<p>A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Met Office map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bd41e1668db769f66be726579d68512c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The warning is in place across Wales -Credit:Met Office map<\/p>\n<p>An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.<\/p>\n<p>A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with 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