A Met Office warning for heavy rain has been extended into Monday in the East of England, following an unsettled start to the weekend on Saturday. A "yellow" warning, meaning disruption could occur, has been put in place for parts of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire on Sunday.

Over a month’s worth of rain could strike in just 12 hours over the weekend, as the Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for large areas of England and Wales. Flooding, power cuts and travel disruption are also possible, as the UK braces for three consecutive weather warnings lasting from Saturday morning until 11.59pm on Monday.

A weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers is in force across much of southern England and Wales. The Met Office says damage to buildings as a result of lightning strikes, disruption to public transport and flooding should be expected within the affected areas.