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Thunderstorms likely in parts of Kent and Sussex

Cash Murphy
BBC News, South East
Getty Lightning seen across Whitstable, Kent.Getty
The Met Office says thunderstorms are likely from Friday evening into the early hours of Saturday

Thunderstorms are likely across parts of Kent and Sussex from Friday evening, the Met Office has warned.

An amber warning spanning parts of East Sussex and Kent has been issued until the early hours of Saturday, with a yellow warning in place across West Sussex.

The Met Office said that some places within the amber warning area could see 30-50mm of rain and winds in excess of 40-50mph, along with frequent lightning.

This warning is in place until 05:00 BST on Saturday, with the yellow warning live until 06:00.

According to the Met Office, the amber warning could lead to some communities being cut off if roads flood, while there is also a risk of power cuts.

Flooding of homes and businesses is likely and could happen quickly, it advised.

Some disruption is likely with the amber warning, while there may be disruption in the areas affected by the yellow warning.

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