Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms and flooding

The UK is set to be hit by thunderstorms and floods, despite temperatures continuing to climb, the Met Office has warned.

Heavy showers are forecast to drift in from the south into parts of England today, which could turn heavy and potentially thundery during the day, Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said.

The heavy showers will mainly affect the West Country, South Wales and parts of the West Midlands.

Meanwhile, temperatures are not set to drop and could reach highs of 26C, which is around 8C above average for the time of year.

Mr Vautery said there could be 'heavy, short sharp' bursts of rain and hail and lightning, but admitted that thunderstorms are quite often 'hit and miss'.