Yellow warning issued for Berkshire with thunderstorms and flooding

Flooding and thunderstorms warning issued for Berkshire

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and flooding in Berkshire for Thursday 16th June 2023. The warning is in place from 10am until 10pm.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the county, bringing a risk of flooding and disruption to travel.

What to expect

The Met Office has warned that the heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flooding in some areas, as well as disruption to travel.

The following impacts are possible:

• Flooding of homes and businesses
• Road closures and disruption to public transport
• Power cuts and other utility disruptions

What to do

The Met Office has advised people to take the following precautions:

• Be aware of the risk of flooding and avoid driving through floodwater
• If you live in an area that is at risk of flooding, make sure you have a plan in place for what to do if you need to evacuate
• Keep up-to-date with the latest weather forecast and warnings from the Met Office

Latest weather forecast for Berkshire

The latest weather forecast for Berkshire can be found on the Met Office website.

The Met Office is the UK's national weather service and provides weather forecasts and warnings for the UK and its territories.