A WEATHER warning for thunderstorms is in place for Somerset today.

The Met Office has issued the warning for between 10am and 8pm on Thursday (September 9). 

It comes after a week of sunshine broke overnight. bringing heavy rainfall across the county.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Heavy showers and thunderstorms on Thursday have the potential to bring surface water flooding in a few places, and disruption to travel.

"There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

"Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.

"Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

"There is a small chance that some rural communities could temporarily become cut off by flooded roads."

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It comes after parts of Somerset were hit by severe flash flooding in June.

Roads in Chard were badly damaged in the storm, and repairs have been ongoing since.

Meanwhile, the next few days look set to see more showers, although no weather warnings are in place.

The Met Office said tonight would see 'scattered showers, mostly light but risk of thunderstorms'.

Tomorrow (Friday) would see 'unsettled and generally rather cloudy' conditions, they added.

"Scattered showers, locally heavy, easing towards the end of the day.

"Extended sunny spells may allow heavy showers to develop locally, with risk of thunderstorms."