A WEATHER warning has been issued by the Met Office for thunderstorms and heavy rain across Andover.

The warning is in place from 12 pm today (Sunday, June 11) to 9pm with the potential for flooding or lightning strikes. The Met Office warn that there is a 50 per cent chance of thunderstorms at 2pm.

At the time of writing, a thunderstorm is forecast by the Met Office around 2pm. Of course, this is subject to change. 

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Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there may be delays to the train or bus services with sudden flooding or spray leading to difficult driving conditions.

Some areas may be affected by downpours while other parts of the region will be largely dry.

Rising temperatures have led to the increased risk of thunder and showers and a plume of warm, humid air will influence the weather for the rest of the weekend.