Preston and Lancashire told to brace for Saturday afternoon thunderstorms

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Preston and Lancashire told to brace for Saturday afternoon thunderstorms

Posted on - 13th June, 2020 - 12:48pm | Author - Rachel Smith | Posted in - Preston News, Preston weather

This appears to show a house being struck by lightning in Fulwood Pic: Anthony Ives — A previous lightning strike in Fulwood Pic: Anthony Ives

Despite Saturday turning bright and sunny a weather warning is in force for Preston and Lancashire.

The Met Office has a yellow weather warning, its lowest level, in place until 7pm on Saturday (13 June).

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Forecasters are warning the sunshine will give way to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Driving conditions are due to become difficult due to sudden downpours and other travel and power disruption could take place.

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