The Met Office issued an amber warning for London and the south east of England, predicting significant rainfall and potential flooding from 4am to 11am on Saturday. Expectations include 20mm to 40mm of rain within an hour, with localized accumulations reaching 70mm to 100mm. Flooding poses risks to life, damaging buildings, and may lead to rapid flooding of homes and businesses. A yellow warning for thunderstorms is also in effect, suggesting disruptions as storms spread across central and eastern England. Rainfall may exceed 60mm in two to three hours.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for London and parts of southern England due to expected heavy rainfall, predicting 20mm to 40mm of rain in one hour.
The warning details that flooding may occur quickly, with potential damage to buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds.
Heavy rain with possible thunderstorms could create fast-flowing or deep floodwater, posing a danger to life and leading to significant surface water flooding.
Communities may be cut off if roads flood, and flooding is anticipated to impact homes and businesses, particularly in urban areas.
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