Newark and Sherwood set for thunderstorms and heavy downpours today

Newark could be hit with heavy downpours and thunderstorms today, forecasters have warned.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for large parts of the country from 10am on Thursday until 12am on Friday morning.

Forecasters are warning that torrential downpours could cause disruption to travel, with spray from the road surface and flooding leading to difficult driving conditions.

Residents may also be hit with power cuts and a loss to other services in their homes and businesses.

A Met Office spokesman said: "There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads."

Scorching temperatures are expected to remain, with highs of 24 degrees in some places.