A yellow weather warning has been issued for Southampton today with thunderstorms forecast in the region for two days in a row.

The Met Office has warned that whilst many places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause disruption throughout Friday, September 20.

Friday’s weather warning is in place from 12pm to 8pm – with a further yellow weather warning in place for Saturday, September 21, from 1am to 11.59pm – as a spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Driving conditions may be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.

“Delays to train services are possible. Some short-term loss of power and other services is likely.”

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The spokesperson added there could be “some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.”

Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton today

11am: Thundery showers, 19c

12pm: Thundery showers, 18c

1pm: Heavy showers, 18c

2pm: Heavy showers, 20c

3pm: Heavy showers, 21c

4pm: Heavy showers, 21c

5pm: Sunny intervals, 20c

6pm: Sunny intervals, 19c

7pm: Partly cloudy, 18c

8pm: Partly cloudy, 17c

9pm: Partly cloudy, 17c

10pm: Partly cloudy, 17c

11pm: Partly cloudy, 16c