Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Lincolnshire including Stamford, Spalding, Bourne and Grantham

A weather warning has been issued as thunderstorms are forecast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms from 1pm today (Saturday, September 21).

The warning covers parts of Lincolnshire including Stamford, Spalding, Grantham and Bourne, and Rutland.

The Met Office has warned that while some places will remain dry, thunderstorms and heavy showers could cause some disruption.

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, and some communities might become cut off if roads are flooded.

If there is flooding or lightning strikes, there is a chance of delays on the roads and railways and a risk that homes and businesses could be damaged.