A WEATHER warning remains in place for Worcestershire with thunderstorms expected.

Some places are likely to see severe thunderstorms during Thursday, but with significant uncertainty in location and timing.

- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services

- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life

It comes after temperatures above 34C were recorded for the sixth day in a row in parts of southern England, for the first time since at least 1961.

Temperatures could remain above 20C (68F) overnight into Thursday, according to the Met Office, while further unsettled weather is expected throughout the afternoon and evening.

Forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: "It's not often we get temperatures this high over several days, and that is triggering thunderstorms across parts of England and Wales."

The yellow thunderstorm warning for Wales and most of England - excluding the north east - is in place all day on Thursday, when sunny spells could see maximum temperatures of up to 32C (90F) in the south east.