Flash flooding and lightning strikes could hammer parts of the county today.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday (June 22), which covers the Midlands and areas of the north and covers part of the west of Norfolk.

It follows a month of hot and sunny weather which saw temperatures reach 29C, followed by flash flooding last week that caused damage to homes and buildings. 

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The warning is in place from 1pm until 8pm today (June 22) and places such as Downham Market and Feltwell could face the extreme weather. 

Eastern Daily Press: Flash flooding on Southend Road in Hunstanton on June 19Flash flooding on Southend Road in Hunstanton on June 19 (Image: Gary Pearson)

The Met Office has also warned there is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, while lightning strikes, hail or strong winds could cause damage.

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Train and bus services are likely to be delayed and power cuts could occur.

However, the weather is set to be hot this weekend with highs forecasted of up to 28C forecasted for some areas.