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.

Large parts of Wales could experience heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend. As the period of settled weather comes to an abrupt end, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorm for large parts of the country.

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,