The Met Office has issued a rare amber thunderstorm warning as Brits are set to be pummelled by floods as well as lightning strikes after power cuts amid soaring 30C temperatures today.
Parts of southeastern England are set to experience large hail and gusty winds of up to 50mph between from 8pm until 5am Saturday morning.
The forecaster has warned businesses and residents of possible damage to properties amid possible rapid floods and lightning strikes.
Some of the region may also be left in darkness and cut off from other services due to possible power cuts as a result of the adverse weather conditions.
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is also likely with up 50mm rainfall expected, the Met Office has said, as they warned of conditions 'causing a danger to life'.
