PHOTOS: Flooding In Sussex As Met Office Warns Of 'Torrential' Rain On Tuesday

Monday, 13 November 2023 17:09

Several places around Sussex were flooded over the weekend, as the Met Office releases a yellow warning for rain from 5am until 12pm tomorrow (November 14).

A band of squally, thundery rain is likely to push quickly east across the warning area through Tuesday morning, sweeping over East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

The Met Office says sudden, torrential downpours will bring 15-20 mm of rain in a short period of time. Showers will likely be accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Gusts of winds to 40-50 mph are also likely, as is hail. The last of the showers should clear into the North Sea late Tuesday morning.

What to expect

Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes or strong and gusty winds
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
Delays to train services and journeys by plane are possible
Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

Flansham Solar Farm

A29, Shripney

Bognor Bypass

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