Heavy rain arrives in Sunderland as thunderstorm weather warning remains in place

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms remains in place until midnight.
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Heavy rain has hit Sunderland this afternoon although it has eased for the time being.

Video footage shows a large amount of surface water built up on the A1231 following the downpour.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and has warned of heavy rain which may cause flooding or disruption to travel.

Surface water build up on A1231 following downpourSurface water build up on A1231 following downpour
Surface water build up on A1231 following downpour

The warning says: “Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

“There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.”

The Met Office has a range of advice on its website for keeping safe during thunderstorms.

Where there’s a risk of lighting, it advises people outside to avoid water and find a low-lying open place that is a safe distance from trees, poles or metal objects.