Warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain

Met Office map showing extent of yellow weather warningImage source, Met Office
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Forecasters say the thunderstorms and heavy rain will move northwards

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Warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers have been issued by forecasters for parts of Devon.

The Met Office said there was a "small chance" of flooding and difficult driving conditions in some areas.

The yellow warning, external came into force from 04:00 BST, covering large swathes of southern England, the Midlands and the north. It expires at 23:59.

Forecasters warned thunderstorms and heavy rain were due to develop in the south of England in the morning, moving northwards over the course of the day.