Weather warning for the threat of thundery downpours

There is a Met Office weather warning for thundery downpours in the Anglia region on Thursday.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the risk of isolated thundery downpours in the Anglia region on Thursday into Friday.

The warning is in force from 6am on Thursday 6 July until 2am on Friday 7 July 2017

The Met Office says isolated thunderstorms are likely to develop across parts of England and Wales from Thursday morning, before clearing east early on Friday.

"While these storms may miss many places, where they do develop intense downpours are likely, bringing the threat of sudden flooding of roads, transport routes, homes and businesses. Lightning and hail may be additional hazards"

The whole of the Anglia region is covered by the yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Thursday into Friday. Credit: Met Office