New thunderstorms warnings to last until Monday evening

Thunderstorms are a possibility in Richmond over the next four days.

The Met Office has issued four consecutive warnings running until Monday (August 17) at 9pm.

The forecast says a storm may strike from 5pm today. Rain is highly likely to fall this evening with an 88% chance of precipitation at 7pm.

Saturday morning will see thick clouds and light wind with temperatures of 21-22C. Thundery showers are possible in the afternoon and it looks like there will be heavy rain.

Sunday will reach 24C and a sunny late morning and early afternoon has been predicted. Light rain showers are forecast from 3pm.

Weather warnings

The Met Office said: "Further heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in places, perhaps leading to flooding or travel disruption.

Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater or perhaps lightning strikes
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost."