Thunderstorms are expected to hit Essex today after a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend.
According to the MetCast, an AI-enhanced weather forecaster for Essex, thunderstorms are expected sweep across the county this afternoon.
Colchester and Tendring are the most likely to be hit by thunderstorms this afternoon, they say, and heavy showers and hail also possible.
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🌩⚠️️ A few thunderstorms will likely develop this afternoon locally, with the greatest risk around Colchester and Tendring. Heavy downpours and hail are also possible.
— MetCast (@EssexWeather) May 1, 2023
The experts tweeted: "A few thunderstorms will likely develop this afternoon locally, with the greatest risk around Colchester and Tendring.
"Heavy downpours and hail are also possible."
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Responding to a resident asking when they are expected to hit north Essex, MetCast continued: "Clacton looks like a good spot mid to late afternoon."
Although the forecasters warn of heavy showers this afternoon, only slowly fading into the evening, temperatures are still expected to reach highs of 18C across the county today.
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