Heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of Derbyshire, Met Office warns

Weather experts are warning of heavy rain in Derbyshire which could cause flooding in some areas.
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The Met Office yellow ‘be aware’ alert for rain is valid in the county between noon today and 6am tomorrow.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Heavier showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out this afternoon and evening.

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“Many parts will miss these, but some torrential downpours are likely in a few places, bringing around 20mm of rain in less than an hour and 30-40mm in a couple of hours.

“Lightning and hail may prove additional hazards in some locations.”

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