Parts of the UK will be lashed with up to three inches of rain on Sunday bringing the potential for widespread flooding, the Met Office has warned

UK weather forecaster, the Met Office reported severe rain and thunderstorms to hit England and Wales within hours on Sunday, September 22.

More heavy rain is set to lash parts of the UK in the coming days after thunderstorms hit many areas on Saturday. Further yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued by the Met Office for Sunday and Monday.

Thunderstorms have hit southern parts of the UK with one confirmed tornado in Aldershot. More storms and heavy rain are expected over the weekend with yellow Met Office warnings in force. On Saturday there is the risk of lightning,

A weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers is in force across much of southern England and Wales. The Met Office says damage to buildings as a result of lightning strikes, disruption to public transport and flooding should be expected within the affected areas.