Torrential rain and thunder and lightning storms are set to pummel the UK and the extreme weather could affect household appliances, according to experts
Households across the country have been warned that they should unplug appliances and keep two key items at hand with lightning predicted to strike several areas across the country.
In previous storms of this ilk, the Met Office has urged people to unplug appliances as power surges could cause power cuts in homes across the country."Lightning can cause power surges, unplug any non-essential appliances if not already using a surge protector," a Met Office spokesperson said, according to The Daily Express."Seek shelter if possible.
So, get any unessential appliances without surge protectors fitted unplugged before the storms roll in.
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