Sudden hailstorm turns parts of Cardiff white as showers hit south Wales
An unseasonal hailstorm swept across Cardiff on Thursday afternoon, turning the ground white in places and reportedly setting off car alarms.
Videos captured the intensity of the downpour, which arrived amid below‑average temperatures despite summer being only weeks away. Many parts of south Wales were affected, with thunder reported in some areas.
Conditions changed rapidly in places, with bright blue skies following shortly after the hail.
The Met Office had forecast “plenty of showers” lingering on Thursday evening and warned they could turn heavy at times. It added: “Becoming mostly dry through the early hours of the morning with some clear spells developing. Lighter winds but a cool breeze remains around Welsh coasts. Minimum temperature 5 °C.”
Friday was expected to bring an improvement. The forecast stated: “The odd early shower is possible, otherwise a dry day ahead with light winds and plenty of sunshine by the afternoon. Feeling less chilly in lighter winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.”
