THUNDER, lightning and even hail could be making an appearance in Dorset today, the Met Office has warned. 

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the rest of the county.

The warning is in force from 11am today until 10pm tonight. 

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms will develop through Tuesday, some becoming slow moving across more southern and eastern parts of England during the afternoon and evening.

"A few places could see 20 mm of rain within an hour and possibly 30-40 mm in 2-3 hours, along with lightning and hail."

In terms of what to expect, the Met Office said:

  • There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
  • Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
  • Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
  • Delays to train services are possible
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible

Here are the current forecasts according to the Met Office and BBC

Met Office

10am – cloudy, 13C

11am – cloudy, 14C

12pm – cloudy, 14C

1pm – cloudy, 14C

2pm – cloudy, 14C

3pm – 50 per cent chance of light rain, 

4pm - 80 per cent chance of heavy rain, 14C

5pm - 70 per cent chance of heavy rain, 13C

6pm – cloudy, 13C

7pm – cloudy, 13C

8pm – cloudy, 13C

9pm – cloudy, 13C

10pm – cloudy 12C

11pm – clear, 11C

BBC

10am – thick cloud, 13C

11am – thundery showers, 14C

12pm – thundery showers, 14C

1pm – thundery showers, 14C

2pm – light rain showers, 15C

3pm – light rain showers, 14C

4pm - light rain showers, 14C

5pm - light rain showers, 14C

6pm - light rain showers, 14C

7pm - light rain showers, 14C

8pm - light rain showers, 14C

9pm - light rain showers, 14C

10pm - drizzle, 12C

11pm - clear, 11C

It comes after the bank holiday weekend brought torrential rain and warm sunshine in the space of 48 hours.

Some party goers braved the heavy downpours on Saturday to watch the coronation service as it happened on big screens across the conurbation.

Then the following day, sunshine meant many people were able to hold street parties and enjoy gatherings with friends and neighbours.