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Heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to batter Surrey with delays on the roads expected. It comes as the Met Office has issued a nine-hour yellow weather warning which covers all of the

county.

The warning is in place from 9am on Saturday (June 7) until 6pm and could see frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds. There could be 10-15mm of rainfall in less than an hour, while

some places could see 30-40mm of rain from successive showers and thunderstorms.

This could lead to some disruption to transport and infrastructure, the weather experts say. Forecasts suggest heavy rain throughout Saturday, with temperatures dropping to around 12C which

is unseasonably chilly for a weekend in June.

Rain may hit as early as 11pm on Friday night (June 6), with storms likely to be in full swing by around 2am. Heavy rain is then set to fall from 1am until around 4am, growing lighter by

sunrise.

Saturday morning is expected to remain grey and gloomy, with highs of 11C. Wind gusts are forecast to pick up between 10am and 7pm.

From 10am, rainfall could become heavier, with gusts hitting up to 28 miles per hour. The remainder of Saturday appears to be overcast with drizzle.

The rest of the weekend could be an improvement in comparison, with sunny spells and highs of around 17C on Sunday.

good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures

from lightning strikes Delays to train services are possible And some short-term loss of power and other services is likely

The weather experts added: "Frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected for much of Saturday before fading from the west during the mid to late afternoon. 10-15mm of rain could

fall in less than an hour, whilst some places could see 30-40mm of rain over several hours from successive showers and thunderstorms. Frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be

additional hazards."

The Met Office has advised the public that there is a medium likelihood of storm severity, with a potentially low impact. Weather warnings and forecasts can change quickly, so preparation is

key.

Here's the current advice:

conditions before travelling. Consider timetables before heading out Power cuts could impact homes and businesses so make sure to have torches, batteries and a mobile phone power bank Take

cover from thunder and lightning by getting into an enclosed shelter like a building or car. Do not shelter under trees and take lower ground When driving take main roads which may be less

likely to be affected by debris, flooding and branches Grip steering wheels firmly while driving and give large, high sided vehicles a wide berth

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