‘THUNDERSNOW’ could be heard rumbling across Taunton last night as Storm Fionn arrived on British shores.
The Met Office issued a ‘yellow’ weather warning for Somerset and the South West, the West Midlands and Wales which remains in force until 11am today.
While Somerset was spared heavy snowfall as witnessed in other parts of the UK, sleet showers left a blanket of ice in its wake during the early hours of this morning.
Residents also heard rumbling across the town last night which weather fanatics have described as ‘thundersnow’.
Yellow Warning of Snow and Ice for South West England https://t.co/uPG3XbTYw4 pic.twitter.com/723q27mEzv
— Met Office warnings (@metofficeSWEng) January 16, 2018
UK Southwest Storm Chasers said on Facebook last night: “Also reports coming in of thundersnow – which is the unusual occurrence of thunder and snow happening at the same time – around the Taunton area. Eyes to the skies.”
READ: Weather warning: Snow could be heading to Somerset tonight
The Met Office has issued another warning for wind which will be in place until 11am tomorrow (Thursday, January 18).
Forecasters said on their website: “Showers are falling as sleet, snow and hail already in the north of the warning area, and this threat spreads to parts of Wales, the Midlands and southern England on Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday.
Good Evening, the next 2-3 days of weather is definitely one to keep an eye on! We will see practically everything here in the southwest. From thunder to severe gales even a possibility of snow! Wednesday night into Thursday looks increasingly stormy #StormFionn #swscwatch
— UK SW Storm Chasers (@SWStormChasers) January 15, 2018
“Delays to travel are possible, with a lower likelihood of cancellations of public transport. Some roads and pavements will turn icy, with an increased likelihood of some accidents and injuries. This warning has been extended eastwards across southern England and further into the Midlands.
“Very strong winds will affect parts of the UK during Wednesday night and into Thursday. The strongest winds are expected to transfer eastwards across the warning area before clearing by late morning.
“Road, rail and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations. There is also a possibility that some bridges may close. Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible, along with some damage to buildings.”
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