Wednesday 14 July 2010

Met Office Issues Flash Warning Of Torrential Downpours This Evening

THE MET OFFICE issued the following flash warning regarding Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk and Thurrock at 17:47 today.

’Torrential downpours will affect parts of eastern England this evening. Rainfall totals of over 15mm in less than 3 hours are expected locally.

’The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice regarding traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.’

Flash warning are issued when the Met Office has 80% or greater confidence that severe weather is expected in the next few hours.

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