Met Office issue thunderstorm warning covering Preston for Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on - 27th May, 2018 - 5:28pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather

Lightning over Bamber Bridge Pic: Claire

A warning of thunderstorms has been issued for Preston and Lancashire.

The Met Office has a yellow warning in force from midnight on Sunday (27 May) through to the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday (28 May).

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Some downpours are expected in and around the city.

The worst of the rain is not expected to hit Preston, staying in the Midlands.

It states there is a risk of lightning strikes during the period of intense rain.

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Bank Holiday Monday itself is expected to be settled and dry for the most part with highs of 24 degrees during the afternoon.

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