Sheffield weather: hour-by-hour forecast ahead of thunderstorm warning for city

Sheffield is bracing itself for a thunderstorm to hit the city, with a yellow warning issued as heavy rain threatens to cause flooding.
By Robert Cumber
Published 7th Aug 2021, 11:57 BST
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After a relatively dry start to the weekend this morning, Saturday, August 7, the heavens are expected to open tomorrow, Sunday, August 8, according to the Met Office.

A yellow weather warning is in place for Sheffield between midnight tonight and 9pm on Sunday, with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely to cause some flooding and disruption in a few places.

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A thunderstorm is forecast to hit Sheffield on Sunday, August 8 (image courtesy of Pixabay)A thunderstorm is forecast to hit Sheffield on Sunday, August 8 (image courtesy of Pixabay)
A thunderstorm is forecast to hit Sheffield on Sunday, August 8 (image courtesy of Pixabay)
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The Met Office says there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus

It has also warned of potential damage to a few buildings and other structures from lightning strikes, and it says train delays are possible.

There could be some flooding of a few homes and businesses, it adds, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.

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The thunderstorm is expected to hit Sheffield at around midday but the weather should clear up by the evening, with sunny intervals forecast from 6pm.

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In May, a house in Parson Cross was hit by lightning during a huge storm.

Below is the full hour-by-hour forecast for Sunday.

12am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

1am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

2am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

3am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

4am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

5am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

6am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

7am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

8am: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

9am: light shower, 40% chance of rain

10am: light shower, 40% chance of rain

11am: light shower, 50% chance of rain

12pm: thunder, 60% chance of rain

1pm: light shower, 40% chance of rain

2pm: light shower, 40% chance of rain

3pm: light shower, 40% chance of rain

4pm: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

5pm: cloudy, 10% chance of rain

6pm: sunny intervals, 10% chance of rain

7pm: sunny intervals, less than 5% chance of rain

8pm: sunny intervals, less than 5% chance of rain

9pm: clear night, less than 5% chance of rain

10pm: clear night, less than 5% chance of rain

11pm: clear night, less than 5% chance of rain

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