The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Saturday.
A warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers this weekend has been issued for the East of England, though some places will escape the bad weather.has issued a yellow warning for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire for the whole of Saturday, starting shortly after midnight on Friday.
Where storms do occur, 20-40mm of rain could fall in under an hour, and "the most intense storms" could see hail and frequent lightning."Whilst some places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause some disruption on Saturday in a few places", the Met Office said.Infrastructure could be affected, with spray and sudden flooding making driving conditions difficult and lightning causing delays to train and bus services.
Anyone finding themselves outside when thunder rumbles is urged to find a "safe, enclosed shelter, such as a car" and avoid hiding under trees or other tall structures that could get struck by lightning.Storm Boris: Rooftop rescues after floods overwhelm Italian townWatch: Runaway rhea caught on camera by reporter
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