Leek, England, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected  to develop during Tuesday across much of Wales, northern and central England. These will last well into the night across north Wales and north-west England in particular where they could be prolonged in places.  20 to 30 mm of rain is possible in around 1 or 2 hours, and a few places could see around 60 mm in 3 to 6 hours . Lightning and hail may pose additional hazards in a few locations. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings What to expect: Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and possibly some road closures; Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services; There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater or lightning strikes.