Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Harrogate district

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the Harrogate district overnight and into the morning.

The weather warning covers most of the United Kingdom and is in place from midnight tonight (June 25) till 10am on Friday (June 26).

There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.

Where lightning strikes or flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

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.

Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

A spokesperson at Met Office said: “Thunderstorms are expected to move northeastwards across parts of England and Wales during the early hours of Friday, clearing during Friday morning.

"Whilst many areas will miss them, thunderstorms may produce sudden, gusty winds with 50 to 60 mph possible, particularly in the south and west of the warning area.

"Frequent lightning, hail and heavy rain – possibly 15-20mm in an hour – are additional hazards.”