Public warning as thunderstorms to hit Oxfordshire TODAY
The public was previously warned that spells of heavy rain, lightning and even hail were possible this afternoon (Monday, May 12).
This led the Met Office to issue a ‘yellow warning’ for the whole of Oxfordshire with thunderstorms now expected to hit.
While temperatures are set to remain high, substantial showers are expected across Wales and the South of England, with the potential for thunderstorms between midday and 10pm.
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⚠️WEATHER WARNING
Yellow warnings for thunderstorms have been issued by @metoffice across #Oxfordshire between 12PM and 10PM today.
For the affected areas, please visit:https://t.co/Gx0YiYCgYv
Take extra care whilst travelling.#OxonTravel pic.twitter.com/MiSoDSLhkS
— OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) May 12, 2025
Last week, Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris, said: “On Monday, we could see some particularly vigorous thunderstorms developing, most likely in Wales and parts of southern England.”
The Met Office predicts the highest temperature will be 25°C and warns people to stay updated considering the unpredictable nature of the weather events.
There is also a flood warning from the Met Office as thunderstorms could lead to flooding and disruption in some places.
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
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Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
The showers and thunderstorms are expected to ease through the evening leading to a dry week where temperatures remain above 20°C.
