Flood warning as thunderstorm hits wales

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A Met Office thunderstorm warning covers Flintshire and Wrexham, as well as much of England and Scotland, from 09:00 to 23:59 BST on Saturday

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Homes and businesses may flood quickly as thunderstorms hit parts of Wales, say forecasters.

A Met Office warning covering Flintshire and Wrexham started at 09:00 BST, and lasts until midnight on Saturday.

As much as 50mm of rain could fall in a short space of time in some locations, said the Met Office.

It added that fast flowing or deep flood water may pose a danger to life.

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