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Heavy rain and thunderstorms have hit Merseyside.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region. It came into place at 9am and is expected to remain until 11.59pm on Saturday. Wirral and Liverpool have seen very heavy rain, with loud claps of thunder and flashes of lightning.
Forecasters said people could expect flooding of homes and businesses which can happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Other things people can expect include:
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities might become cut off if roads flood
- Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
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Bus cancellations
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Arriva issues update
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Trains delayed
Merseyrail said a number of trains on the Wirral line are delayed.
They said the New Brighton and West Kirby lines are delayed.
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'Extensive flooding'
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Photos from the Pier Head
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Met Office latest update
Forecasters have said:
Heavy showers and thunderstorms continuing for a time, then clearing later in the evening leaving some clear spells overnight. Winds easing and remaining dry. Feeling less muggy than last night. Minimum temperature 13 °C."
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More flooding
More flooding, this time time on Belle Vale Road in L25.
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Red Rum Club's statement
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Gig delays
FYI for people seeing Red Rum Club tonight, doors have been delayed.
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Flooding in city centre
We have had multiple reports of flooding across the city.
This is near the McDonald's, Clayton Square.
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Met Office yellow weather warning
This is what to expect with the yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office.
What to expect
- Flooding of homes and businesses could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities might become cut off if roads flood
- Power cuts might occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
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The storm brewing
This fantastic picture taken by Bob Wynn shows the storm brewing on Wirral.
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Video of weather on the waterfront
There's heavy rain and thunderstorms on the waterfront.
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'Beautiful summer weather'
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Real view of thunder and lightning
This is a quick snapshot of the thunder and lightning currently.
Wirral appears to be getting the most at the moment.
