Watford hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms

There were thunderstorms across the area and flash flooding in some parts but the rain doesn’t appear to have caused any problems on the roads.

Rain fell heavily in short spurts from around lunchtime until early rush hour.

In B&Q in Watford, one reader sent us in a video of the store’s roof leaking. Water was gushing out and although three buckets were put out, they were filled in seconds and staff appeared to have no choice but to let the water settle on the floor.

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— Phil Soskin (@phil_soskin) May 8, 2019

A weather map showing the scale of some of the rain showers earlier today. Circled is Watford

Despite the stormy weather, the Met Office currently has no weather warnings in place.

Rain definitely doesn’t stop play when Watford and Rickmansworth crews have a job (or exercise) to do. Complex rescue scenario involving rope and water rescue teams @hertsfirechief @SCWatfordFS @HFRSCommander pic.twitter.com/RIRQhk1dqN

— Sean Comerford (@s_comerfordhfrs) May 8, 2019

Have you heard any rumbles of thunder this afternoon? Here's the latest on the #thunderstorms across the south ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/9lpqhqYGTE

— Met Office (@metoffice) May 8, 2019

But the good news is warm weather is on the way.

Big changes are on the way...
Low pressure is bringing wet and windy weather today.
But by Monday it’s high pressure over us which means dry and sunny weather for most and it’ll get a bit warmer next week too. pic.twitter.com/z3ATuPkOPX

— Met Office (@metoffice) May 8, 2019

Did you take any pictures or video of the monsoon-like weather? Send them to editor@watfordobserver.co.uk