Flood alerts issued across the Black Country ahead of thunderstorms
Flood alerts have been issued across the Black Country just days after the summer's second heatwave saw temperatures fly past 30C.
The warnings are in place for River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire, and the Upper Tame across the West Midlands.
Currently, experts are unsure on the precise areas at risk, resulting in 19 flood alerts being issued in total.
A statement issued on GOV.UK reads: "This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area this afternoon, 16/08/2022 and overnight into Wednesday.
"There is uncertainty, however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms.
