Welshpool on storm alert

Welshpool is on the western edge of a yellow weather warning that could see some flooding on Wednesday.

Our record summer sizzler is set to reach a dramatic end in the coming hours with the area placed on alert for thunderstorms from 3am through to 10pm.

It means that there is a small chance of flooding, and with this being the first significant rainfall in months we can expect standing water on the roads.

The Met Office states: “A band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards on Wednesday morning.

“A drier, brighter interlude may follow, but with a chance of further showers and thunderstorms breaking out during the afternoon.

“Many places will miss these, but where they do occur they may be intense with 20-30 mm rain falling in less than an hour and perhaps 40-50mm in 2-3 hours in a few spots, leading to some surface water flooding.

“Large hail and frequent lightning are also possible. The showers and thunderstorms will drift northwards and ease during the evening.”

A second weather warning has also been issued for Thursday from 6am which covers the whole of Montgomeryshire.