Storm Betty: Thunderstorm and torrential rain hits Sussex amid weather warning

By Sam Morton
Published 19th Aug 2023, 09:17 BST
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Storm Betty arrived in Sussex, bringing with it torrential rain as well as thunder and lightning last night (Friday, August 18).

Following a yellow weather warning – which was put in place between 8pm on Friday and 5pm this morning (Saturday) – a storm arrived across the UK and brought heavy rain and strong winds through the evening.

“Weather warnings are in force throughout the night and into Saturday, so stay #WeatherAware,” a Met Office spokesperson said on X (formerly Twitter).

"Thunderstorms are possible, mainly in the southeast.”

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Following a yellow weather warning – which was put in place by the Met Office between 8pm on Friday and 5pm this morning (Saturday) – a storm arrived across the UK and brought heavy rain and strong winds through the evening. Photo: Stock image / National WorldFollowing a yellow weather warning – which was put in place by the Met Office between 8pm on Friday and 5pm this morning (Saturday) – a storm arrived across the UK and brought heavy rain and strong winds through the evening. Photo: Stock image / National World
Following a yellow weather warning – which was put in place by the Met Office between 8pm on Friday and 5pm this morning (Saturday) – a storm arrived across the UK and brought heavy rain and strong winds through the evening. Photo: Stock image / National World

Wet and windy weather has been swept northwards, with yellow warnings now not covering the South East.