Thunderstorms are set for Dorset as a yellow weather warning has been issued.

The warning has been put in place on Friday, September 20, between the hours of 12pm and 8pm, as well as Saturday, September 21 from 1am – 11.59pm.

The Met Office have warned that during these periods, spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

Additionally, there is a small chance that some areas could become cut off by flooded roads and where flooding or lightning occurs, there is a chance of delays to public transport services.

There is also a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "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.

"15-25 mm of rainfall 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."