THE Met Office has issued four Yellow Warnings of more thunderstorms from today (Friday) until Monday.

This comes after Devon and Somerset Fire Service reported yesterday afternoon: ‘Fire control are busy this afternoon taking numerous calls relating to flooding throughout Devon. 

‘Lots of fire engines are currently committed assisting occupants with flood water entering their properties.

‘Some of the callers have reported water as high as 18 affecting their properties.

‘Please take care if you are affected by flooding, ensure you keep away from flood water and stay safe.’

The Met Office Yellow Warnings of thunderstorms for Teignbridge and the rest of Devon cover:

Midnight to Midnight on Friday

Midnight to Midnight on Saturday

Midnight to Midnight on Sunday

Midnight to 9pm on Monday

The Met Office warns:

FRIDAY: ‘Areas of showers and thunderstorms, associated with the warm, humid air mass stranded across southern UK, are expected to continue through Friday. Many places will miss the worst of these, some staying completely dry; however where they do occur, heavy rain (20-30 mm in an hour, and perhaps as much as 50-70mm in 2 to 3 hours) is possible, as well as lightning strikes.

SATURDAY: ‘The warm, humid airmass across the southern half of the UK will lead to further heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, some persisting into the night. Many places could miss the thunderstorms, but where they occur 20-30 mm is possible in an hour and up to 40-50 mm in 2 to 3 hours. Lightning is another potential hazard.

SUNDAY: ‘Areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to move north across England and Wales during Sunday. Some locations within the warning area may miss the thunderstorms altogether, but where the do occur 30-40 mm may fall in an hour with 50-70 mm possibly in three hours. The thunderstorms may be accompanied by large hail, frequent lightning and gusty winds.’

MONDAY: ‘Thunderstorms are expected to develop in many areas of England and Wales during Monday. Some slow moving thunderstorms may form during the afternoon before these largely die out through the evening. Many locations within the warning area will miss the thunderstorms altogether, but where they do occur 30-40 mm may fall in an hour with 50-70 mm possible in 3 hours. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by large hail, frequent lightning and gusty winds.’

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