Thunderstorms warning for Lancashire

Lancashire has been warned to brace itself for thunderstorms tomorrow as soaring temperatures bring unsettled weather

In Preston, temperatures could rise above 30 degrees after an overnight low of 18 degrees.

The Met office said: “Isolated heavy, and possibly severe thunderstorms are expected to develop late Wednesday afternoon across parts of Northern England and Southern Scotland.

“Some torrential downpours are possible leading to localised surface water flooding, with hail and frequent lightning also possible hazards.

“The public should be aware that there is a chance of some very localised significant disruption.

“By Wednesday, a hot and increasingly humid airmass is expected to be in situ across much of the UK.

“This airmass looks conducive to isolated thunderstorm development during the afternoon and into the evening.”