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Thunderstorm Yellow Warning Issued For Isle Of Wight This Weekend

A Yellow Weather Warning for thunder and heavy rain has been issued for this Sunday (June 18.)

The Met Office says the inclement conditions will bring a chance of disruption to the final day's action at the Isle of Wight Festival.

The warning is in place from midnight until 11.59pm on Sunday.

What to expect

  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded 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
  • There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
  • There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

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