Another weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight — this time for thunderstorms.
From 8pm tonight (Thursday) to 6am tomorrow (Friday), the Met Office is warning of heavy rain and stormy conditions.
Forecasters say Islanders may see 30-40 mm of downpours in just a few hours.
What to expect
- 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 likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
- Probably 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
It's the third weather warning issued by the Met Office this week.
The latest, for heavy rain, is in place until 3pm this afternoon.