The Met Office has issued a weather warning (Image: PA/Press Association Images)
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain hits the south east.
Heavy and thundery rain is expected to continue until midday.
The Met Office has said there is a risk rain will turn torrential in places with frequent lightning.
High winds are also expected and warnings about the possibility of flash flooding have been issued.
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