Met Office rain warning issued for the Isle of Wight

We are told to expect heavy showers, torrential downpours and thunderstorms, which may cause travel disruption and some flooding.

The Met Office says heavy showers will become more widespread across the afternoon.

Some thunderstorms are also developing and it says they may be slow-moving and could last for an hour or two.

The Met Office says some torrential downpours are possible, with a few places seeing 50 mm of rain or more within a few hours.

Parts of the Isle of Wight have already been hit by flooding this morning.

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Lightning and hail are also additional hazards today, say forecasters.

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