A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for Worcestershire, as extreme heat continues to affect the area.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning covering the whole county, as well as most of Wales, the North and parts of the South West.
The forecaster has warned of lightning strikes and flooding, which could lead to power cuts and travel disruption.
A yellow thunderstorm warning comes into force at 12am on Friday (June 26) and is due to be lifted by 10am.
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“Thunderstorms are expected to move northeastwards across parts of England and Wales during the early hours of Friday, clearing during Friday morning,” a Met Office spokesperson said.
“Whilst many areas will miss them, thunderstorms may produce sudden, gusty winds with 50 to 60 mph possible, particularly in the south and west of the warning area.
“Frequent lightning, hail and heavy rain (possibly 15-20 mm in an hour) are additional hazards.”
