Thunderstorms could bring flooding, a slight chance of power cuts, and travel disruption as up to 50mm of rain is expected in just a few hours.

Much of England and Wales is covered by the warning, which will be in force from midday until 9pm on Friday.

A car was struck by a falling tree and a house set ablaze by sudden thunderstorm in Bracknell. The incidents unfolded around 5pm, leaving residents shocked and shaken. Amelia Harradence, whose home ...