Met Office issues ‘danger to life' warning as flooding and thunderstorms to hit UK
The Met Office has issued an amber warning as thunderstorms and flooding are set to hit parts of southern and eastern England tonight.
The warning, which covers the east and south east of England, including London, says thunderstorms are likely from Friday evening into the early hours of Saturday.
The Met Office said some places within the warning area could see 30-50mm of rain and winds in excess of 40-50mph, along with frequent lightning.
The forecaster warns that power cuts and the flooding of homes and businesses are likely.
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