Shropshire Star

Motorists urged to take care on flooded roads after thunderstorms

Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads after heavy rain has left some areas flooded.

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Graphic released by The Met Office West Midlands last night showing the long line of organised thunderstorms

A spokesman for The Met Office West Midlands said: "Risk of temporary localised flooding and tricky driving conditions - warning in force."

There was also flooding on the A451 Broadwaters in Kidderminster. West Mercia Police urged motorists to slow down as no signage was in place last night.

Police and highways officers were called to the Stewponey, a road next to the junction between the A449 and A458 in Stourton after severe levels of flood water.

Residents reported on social media helping others from their cars last night. Police closed the junction southbound and the fire service also attended.

The reopened at around midnight.

It comes following thunderstorms with heavy rain.