A WEATHER warning has been issued for Chester and Wirral on Wednesday.
The Met Office has confirmed that yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms are in place for the next two days covering Chester, Ellesmere Port and Wirral.
The Met Office has confirmed that the warning will come into effect from around 7pm on Wednesday until 10am on Thursday.
It would be the first warning for thunder in the summer and comes as temperatures have cooled following the multiple heatwaves.
A spokesman for the service said: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms likely to lead to travel disruption and flash flooding in some places.
“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.
“Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.
“Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.
“Delays to train services are possible with some short-term loss of power and other services is likely.”
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