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| Flood warning as storms forecast in Wales | Flood warning as storms forecast in Wales |
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| Thunderstorms are expected to hit much of Wales on Saturday leading to warnings of localised flooding. | Thunderstorms are expected to hit much of Wales on Saturday leading to warnings of localised flooding. |
| Torrential rain is forecast, with only the extreme west and north west of the country likely to escape the heaviest bursts. | Torrential rain is forecast, with only the extreme west and north west of the country likely to escape the heaviest bursts. |
| This could cause flooding prompting Natural Resources Wales to urge motorists to take extra care. | This could cause flooding prompting Natural Resources Wales to urge motorists to take extra care. |
| The Met Office said frequent lightning, large hail and locally strong gusts were possible in places. | The Met Office said frequent lightning, large hail and locally strong gusts were possible in places. |
| "Significant flooding is possible where these do occur from surface water as well as from small, fast-responding watercourses," it said. | "Significant flooding is possible where these do occur from surface water as well as from small, fast-responding watercourses," it said. |
| The worst weather is expected to hit the east of Wales where the Met Office has an amber "be prepared" warning in place, while a yellow "be aware" alert is in force elsewhere. | The worst weather is expected to hit the east of Wales where the Met Office has an amber "be prepared" warning in place, while a yellow "be aware" alert is in force elsewhere. |
| Environment body Natural Resources Wales said: "People travelling tomorrow are advised to take extra care and allow extra time for their journey as driving conditions may be hazardous. | Environment body Natural Resources Wales said: "People travelling tomorrow are advised to take extra care and allow extra time for their journey as driving conditions may be hazardous. |
| "Natural Resources Wales is advising people to keep an eye on weather reports and local news for details of any disruption in their area. | "Natural Resources Wales is advising people to keep an eye on weather reports and local news for details of any disruption in their area. |
| "Organisers of outdoor events are also advised to check the Met Office website for the most up-to-date forecasts." | "Organisers of outdoor events are also advised to check the Met Office website for the most up-to-date forecasts." |
| However not everywhere within the warning area will experience thunderstorms, and spells of warm sunshine are expected at times. | However not everywhere within the warning area will experience thunderstorms, and spells of warm sunshine are expected at times. |
| If you are affected by adverse weather conditions over the weekend, please get in touch using the form below remembering to include a contact number. Alternatively tweet your pictures to @BBCWalesNews or email newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk |