THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning which is in place from 12pm until 10pm on Monday, May 12.

Somerset residents and visitors have been warned of scattered thunderstorms which could lead to some flooding and disruption throughout the day.

Across the county, rain is expected to reach its peak in the early afternoon, with some sun and clouds for the rest of the day.

The Met Office have said: “Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon.

“Whilst these will be fairly fast-moving, rain may be intense for short periods of time and produce 20-30 mm in less than an hour, with 40-50mm within 1-2 hours in one or two places where thunderstorms grow larger.

“Lightning, hail and gusty winds will be additional hazards. Showers and thunderstorms will ease through the evening.”