Despite a miserable start to summer (and more thunderstorms forecast), it looks like much better weather is just around the corner.

Dorset-based forecasters are predicting that temperatures will soar next week, after a potentially wet end to this week.

Dorset Sun, an interactive twitter page which releases forecasts covering Dorset and surrounding areas, says temperatures could hit 30c next week, although thunder is also expected.

However the Met Office is currently predicting more modest highs of 22c, with forecasts of "dry and settled weather."

And before we can enjoy some warmer weather, another weather warning for thunderstorms, set to hit Dorset at the end of the weekend, has been issued by the Met Office.

The yellow weather warning will be in place from 3pm on Sunday until shortly before midnight on Monday.

Thankfully, thunderstorms are forecast to affect the county after most of this weekend's events have taken place:

  • Armed Forces Day celebrations will begin tomorrow (22) with an impressive military vehicle display at Weymouth Pavilion from 10am.

The vehicles will depart at 12.30pm and travel in a convoy to the Osprey Leisure Centre on Portland.

  • The popular Chesil Rocks festival, which kicked off today, is also taking place tomorrow (22) at Langton Herring.

The midsummer festival, supporting Samaritans of Dorset, will feature an exciting line-up of live music as well as children's activities.

  • On Sunday (23), the annual armed forces open air service and parade will take place from 11am along Weymouth seafront. More than 1,500 veterans take part in the parade, which features marching bands and a convoy of historic vehicles.
  • Armed Forces Day celebrations will come to a close on Monday (24) with a flag raising ceremony at Weymouth Town Council offices at 10.30am.

The Met Office says thunderstorms may develop, bringing torrential rain and lightning with possible flooding and disruption to travel.

It is the latest thunderstorm warning to be issued for Dorset, however most of the recent stormy weather has hit the south east of the UK.

Residents are warned that there is a chance homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds. There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.

Spray and sudden flooding could also lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.