Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office

The yellow weather warning is in place from 14:00 to 21:00 BST on Saturday

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain at the weekend.

The warning from the Met Office, which comes into force at 14:00 BST on Saturday, covers parts of Essex, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

The arrival of storms in the area is "due to a southeasterly change of wind direction drawing up air from the Continent," said forecaster Dan Holley.

A yellow thunderstorm warning means there is a small chance homes and businesses could flood quickly and damage buildings.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted in some areas on Saturday afternoon

Mr Holley added: "A much warmer and more humid air mass will cover the region this weekend, with temperatures potentially getting close to 30C (86F).

"This brings the chance of a few heavy showers or thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.

"The main areas at risk will be generally west of the M11-A10 corridor with areas further east probably staying dry."