Buildings could be damaged by lightning and communities may be cut off, forecasters have warned.
Large parts of England and Wales are braced for gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning from midday - as thunderstorm warnings come into effect. The first of two Met Office warnings, which is in effect from 12pm until 8pm on Friday, stretches from the West Midlands to the South East and includes the South West. It also covers a large part of Wales, including Cardiff and Swansea. The weather agency says lightning strikes during the storms will probably cause damage to buildings.
'Whilst some places will remain dry, where thundery showers do occur, they will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, potentially some large hail, as well as brief spells of heavy rain.' It added that there was 'a very small chance of 30-40mm falling in three hours' across South West England.
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