Severe weather warning as lightning storms hit the West Country
Thunder storms are hitting parts of Devon and Cornwall. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for rain across the whole of the South West.
Huge thunderstorm hits the South West coast
Thunder storms forming off the South West coast have hit towns and cities across Devon and Cornwall.
Paul McDonnell captured this footage in Plymouth this afternoon.
A severe weather warning comes into force from 4pm this afternoon.
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