A yellow weather warning has been issued for Norfolk by the Met Office amid record-breaking September temperatures.
It is in place from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday and the forecaster has said heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause disruption to travel.
The warning covers much of the west and south of the county.
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting East of England https://t.co/LNml5pKyAY pic.twitter.com/P57rhATHJt
— Met Office - E England (@metofficeEEng) September 8, 2023
Flash flooding and sudden showers can lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, the Met Office warns.
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations of train and bus services.
There is also a slight chance that power cuts could occur and properties could be flooded quickly.
READ MORE: How long will the heatwave last in Norfolk?
It comes after Thursday was the hottest day of the year so far, with 32.6C recorded in Wisley, Surrey.
The previous highest temperature for the year was set in June at 32.2C.
The heatwave has also broken the record for the most consecutive days with temperatures above 30C in September and the high temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, peaking at 33C on Saturday.
An amber health alert from the UK Health Security Agency for Norfolk is in place until Sunday which means healthcare professionals will be taking action to protect groups most at risk.
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