Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning across Norfolk

The forecaster has also said there may be damage to buildings due to lightning strikes and some flooding. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The forecaster has also said there may be damage to buildings due to lightning strikes and some flooding. (Image: Newsquest)
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A new thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office as parts of Norfolk brace for more rain.

The alert covers areas including King's Lynn, the north Norfolk coast, Fakenham, Dereham and some of Norwich and is in place between 12pm and 9pm on Saturday (August 29).

The warning follows an earlier yellow alert that was in place across west Norfolk until 9pm yesterday.

The affected area. (Image: Met Office)

"An area of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move across this region during the afternoon and early evening," the Met Office said.

The forecaster has also said there may be damage to buildings due to lightning strikes and some flooding.

A short-term loss of power and other services in some areas is also expected.

People are urged not to shelter under or near trees or other structures which may be struck by lightning.

If you are on a raised area, the forecaster says you should move to lower ground.

Those in locations that are at risk of flash flooding should consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

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