The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in the North East and North Yorkshire this weekend.

Following a week-long September heatwave, the Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the region from 2pm to 11:59pm on Sunday, September 10.

Residents can expect slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms which may cause some localised flooding.

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The Met Office has warned that the flooding of a few homes and businesses could be possible, leading to damage to buildings and structures. 

Driving conditions may also worsen due to the heavy rain expected, meaning motorists will have to exercise caution when travelling.

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The forecaster added: "An area of thunderstorms is expected to develop over parts of England and Wales on Sunday then move north and northeast into Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

"Some large areas of rain are likely but many parts will see modest rainfall amounts. However, embedded intense rainfall may bring some very large rainfall totals with 30-50 mm in an hour or less possible and perhaps 70 mm or more in a few hours for unlucky locations.

"At the same time frequent lightning and large hail will be additional hazards."