A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office with the risk of thunderstorms across Basingstoke.

The warning is in place from 6am to 12pm tomorrow (Friday, August 18).

The Met Office says that "there is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, and standing water, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.

"There is a chance of flooding of a few homes and businesses, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.

"A chance of some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes, as well as short-term loss of power.

"Delays to train services are possible."

Below is the hour by hour forecast for Basingstoke for the duration of the weather warning, accurate at the time of writing but is subject to change.

6am: 17C, Light rain, 18mph wind gust

7am: 17C, Light rain, 20mph wind gust

8am:  17C, Light rain, 19mph wind gust

9am: 17C, Heavy rain, 19mph wind gust

10am: 18C, Heavy rain, 18mph wind gust

11am: 18C, Heavy rain, 18mph wind gust

12pm: 19C, Heavy rain shower, 17mph wind gust