‘Intense’ thunderstorms headed for Peterborough on Wednesday as Met Office issues warning - exactly when they’re forecast to hit
The storms could sweep across the city this afternoon
Peterborough could see thunderstorms return this afternoon (Wednesday, August 26), with the city under a Met Office warning until 10pm.
The warning says that a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards this afternoon.
Some areas could see as much as 40-50mm of rainfall in just a couple of hours, leading to some surface water flooding.
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes or hail, according to the Met Office.
The “intense” showers and thunderstorms will drift northwards and ease during the evening.
When will thunderstorms hit Peterborough on Wednesday, August 26?
According to BBC Weather, Peterborough is at risk of thunderstorms between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday.
Storm Radar shows the highest risk of intense thunder, lightning and rain in Peterborough between 2pm and 4pm as the storms drift northwards.
As per the warning, storms are difficult for forecasters to pinpoint and some areas may get away lightly, while others could be at risk of flash flooding.
Temperatures will peak at around 24C, before falling to 17C after sunset.