Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms in Portsmouth

THUNDERSTORMS could arrive in Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire by the end of today, the Met Office has warned.

A weather warning has been issued today stating that torrential rain, hail and lightning could appear over the city later today.

The sky could look like this by tonight! Picture:

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The sky could look like this by tonight! Picture: Michael Lamont

Residents have been told to expect delays and some cancellations to train and bus services, as well as that there is a potential risk of power cuts – thought the odds for this are slim.

The greatest chance of impacts is this afternoon, with the risk decreasing again later in the evening, though a few thunderstorms are still possible overnight.

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