ONE of the main roads in Hereford has been closed by flooding.

Holme Lacy Road, which connects Ross Road and Rotherwas, has been closed due to flooding under the railway bridge.

The road is closed from the Wye Inn with a signposted diversion in place from the Broadleys pub.

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A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place today.

The Met Office said an area of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move quickly eastwards across Wales and southwestern England into parts of central, southern and eastern England this morning.

Forecasters said many areas will see rain, with thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, lightening, strong winds, and possibly even hail to some areas.

Some flash flooding and travel disruption may affect some areas.

Conditions are forecast to turn calmer during the afternoon, with sunshine and showers.