Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warnings for Wales and Southwest England

Heavy showers and potential flash flooding expected from 1pm to 8pm, impacting transport and communities.

Yellow weather warnings cover large parts of Wales and southwest England.
Up to 30mm of rainfall could occur within a couple of hours, with some areas potentially seeing 40-50mm.
Sudden flooding may lead to difficult driving conditions, road closures, and transport disruptions.
Residents advised to prepare emergency flood kits and secure loose outdoor items.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to gradually fade by Saturday evening.