Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms in Portsmouth ahead of Victorious Festival

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in Portsmouth ahead of Victorious Festival, bringing an end to the current dry spell.
By Steve Deeks
Published 23rd Aug 2023, 18:40 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2023, 09:56 BST
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The warning will be in place across parts of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, including Canterbury, Brighton and Portsmouth, between 7am and midday on Thursday.

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According to the forecaster, a yellow warning for thunderstorms brings an increased risk of damage to buildings due to lightning strikes and flooding of homes. It said there is a “good chance” driving conditions will be affected, leading to longer journey times, while delays to trains were possible.

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A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Portsmouth and much of the south of England. Picture: Habibur Rahman.A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Portsmouth and much of the south of England. Picture: Habibur Rahman.
A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Portsmouth and much of the south of England. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

The Met Office, posting for the south east region, said for Thursday: “Heavy, thundery showers are possible, especially in the south of the region. However, confidence in the detail is low. Any showers clearing eastwards later. Warm and humid. Maximum temperature 23°C."

For Friday to Sunday the forecaster added: “Sunshine and showers through this period, showers heavy and possibly thundery on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures near or slightly below average.”

Victorious Festival 2023 takes place from Friday to Sunday at Southsea Common.

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