Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning

A large dark cloud in the distance over a wheat field in SuffolkImage source, Natural Light/BBC Weather Watchers
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Storms could hit parts of the East of England on Thursday

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.

It covers Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and comes close to the borders of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

The warning runs from 10:00 BST to 21:00 on Thursday.

It says storms could "bring some disruption" including power cuts and spray and flooding, which could affect driving conditions.

"Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop during Thursday morning and through the afternoon," the Met Office said on its website, external.

"These could produce torrential downpours in a few places with as much as 25-35mm (1-1.5in) of rain falling within an hour and perhaps 60mm (2.5in) within 2 hours.

"Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards."

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