The Met Office has issued a new weather alert for thunderstorms across three UK regions. The yellow weather warning is for the East Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire and Humber from 7am tomorrow, Sunday, July 8.

The yellow warning will be in place until 7pm that day. Britons have been cautions that Thunderstorms "may lead to some disruption to travel and outdoor activities".

The national weather service warns residents in areas under the warning to expect "a good chance" that "driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus".

Other risks include:

• Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
• Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures
• The possibility of delays to train services
• Some short term loss of power and other services is likely

The regions and local authorities affected include:

• East Midlands
• East of England
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Norfolk
  • Peterborough
  • Suffolk
• Yorkshire & Humber
  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Kingston upon Hull
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • North Lincolnshire

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