FORECASTERS have put a yellow weather in place as thunderstorms batter Britain.
The alert covering much of the south is in place until 10am today.
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A yellow alert is in place
Gloucester, Oxford, London, Reading, St Albans and Chelsmfrod are all affected.
The warning says thunderstorms are expected through the morning, before gradually clearing from the east – with travel disruption and flooding possible.
There is a chance of of power cuts and damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
It comes as overnight fire crews were called to a lightning strike which damaged the roof at a residential care home in Alleyne Way, Elmer, at 1.44am.
Today’s forecast reads: “Early thundery rain across southern England and south Wales easing.
“Some bright spells developing, although further thundery showers may develop later.
“Some warm sunshine elsewhere, but chilly around North Sea coasts where there could be some low cloud.”
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