A weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers is in force across much of southern England and Wales. The Met Office says damage to buildings as a result of lightning strikes, disruption to public transport and flooding should be expected within the affected areas.

Thunderstorms, hail and torrential rain are forecast for south and mid Wales.

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Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of Spain with a forecast of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with hail which could put a serious dampener on any plans for a sun-soaked Spanish holiday.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to batter the UK from tomorrow with the Met Office issuing two yellow weather warnings - one for Friday and one for Saturday - covering large parts of the UK. Forecasters have warned affected areas could see disruption to public transport,

Thunderstorms are set for Dorset as a yellow weather warning has been issued. The warning has been put in place on Friday, September 20, between the hours on 12pm and 8pm, as well as Saturday, September 21 from 1am – 11.