A MET Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the Isle of Wight.

The warning, which comes into effect at midday tomorrow (Friday, September 20), is set to run until 8pm.

The national weather and climate service says, while many places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause some disruption in a few places.

What should we expect?

  • Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.
  • Driving conditions may be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
  • Delays to public transport services are possible.
  • Some short-term loss of power and other services is likely

The Met Office is forecasting a few thundery showers across southern and southeast England early on Friday which are expected to develop more widely within the warning area from midday.

The Met Office says, whilst some places will remain dry, where thundery showers do occur, they will bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, potentially some large hail, as well as brief spells of heavy rain.

Around 15-25 mm of rain fall may fall within an hour, with a very small chance of 30-40 mm falling in three hours; the latter most likely across southwest England.

Showers will tend to ease and fade during Friday evening.