Met Office thunderstorm warning for parts of East of England
"Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop during Thursday morning and through the afternoon," the Met Office said on its website. "These could produce torrential downpours in a few places with as much as 25-35mm (1-1.5in) of rain falling within an hour and perhaps 60mm (2.5in) within 2 hours. "Frequent lightning and hail will be additional hazards."
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