A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for north Herefordshire.

The Met Office said thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop across much of Wales and northern and central England during Tuesday.

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These will last well into the night across north Wales and north-west England in particular where they could be prolonged in places, forecasters said.

Some 20 to 30 mm of rain is possible in around one or two hours, and a few places could see around 60 mm in 3 to 6 hours, with the warning remaining in place until Wednesday.

Lightning and hail may pose additional hazards in a few locations, the Met Office said.