THE Met Office has issued a thunderstorm weather warning for Hampshire.

The warning, which is in place on Saturday from 6am until midnight, says residents should be aware of potentially dangerous conditions.

Although no lightning or rain are currently forecast in this area, the weather warning is in place for almost all of Hampshire.

A Met Office statement says: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes or hail.

"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 communities become cut off by flooded roads."

There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost