HEAVY downpours could hit Herefordshire over the next 24 hours, with thunder and lightning possible.

According to the Met Office, the county could be hit by heavy bursts during the early part of this afternoon (Sunday); however the radar map does indicate that any rain will be isolated. 

More rain could then hit parts of south Herefordshire, on the Welsh and Gloucestershire borders this evening before they soon drift away. 

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Monday's picture looks a lot more unsettled, with a lot of rain set to hit Herefordshire from the Welsh hills during the early hours. 

Hereford Times: Heavy rain could hit HerefordshireHeavy rain could hit Herefordshire (Image: Met Office)

Luckily, it looks like it will be dry for the morning rush hour, but it will be handy to have an umbrella with you if you're out and about, especially during the afternoon when there could be some heavy bursts of rain.

Due to the unsettled outlook, the Met Office has yellow warnings for thunderstorms and rain for both Sunday and Monday. 

The majority of Herefordshire escaped the worst of the weather yesterday; however Colwall Cricket Club was hit by a deluge of rain during their their thirds' match against Eastnor Seconds at Ghost Meadow. 

The firsts' match at Worcester also had to be abandoned as thundery weather swept through the city.