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A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Reading and Berkshire for the weekend ahead.

The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning from noon until 10pm on Saturday, August 21.

The warning covers areas of the county including Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and more.

The Met Office warning states: "Many places missing the worst, but heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause some transport disruption and perhaps flooding.

"Following rain overnight and during the morning, heavier showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out by late morning.

"These becoming more widespread into the afternoon, with torrential downpours possible in a few places, bringing around 20 mm of rain in less than an hour and 30-40 mm in a couple of hours.

"Lightning and hail may prove additional hazards in some locations."

What is a Met Office Weather Warning?

The Met Office issue weather warnings when there is a risk of weather causing damage, disruption or danger to life. Generally warnings will be issued for heavy rain, wind, fog, thunder, ice or snow. They come in three categories.

Yellow: The lowest of the three. Yellow means you should plan ahead about potential disruption to travel and other day-to-day activities. These are the most common.

Amber: A step up from Yellow, an Amber warning means there is an increased risk of disruption/danger to life and property.

Red: These are only issued when 'extreme weather' is expected. When one is issued the Met Office advise immediate action is taken to keep yourself and others safe as widespread damage, disruption and risk to life is likely. Red warnings are extremely rare anywhere in the UK.