Storm chasers in Devon witnessed a dramatic scene as a thunderstorm unleashed large hailstones onto the A38 dual carriageway on Tuesday May 21.

The dangerous conditions prompted road users to pull over, while heavy rain led to rivers bursting their banks and flooding multiple main roads. The Met Office had issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, cautioning of potential disruption from lightning, hail, and flooding across Devon.

Storm chasers witnessed the moment a thunderstorm caused large amounts of hail to fall on the A38 dual carriageway in Devon. This resulted in road users pulling over to the side of the road because the dangerous conditions. Multiple main roads were also affected by heavy rain, causing multiple rivers and flooding.

The Met Office did issue a yellow warning for thunderstorms today in Devon, which could cause disruption from frequent lightning hail and flooding.