EXPERTS have warned of thunderstorms set to hit Colchester today following a weekend of scorching hot weather.

But when exactly can we expect them?

The Met Office has put in place a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in the area.

Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “Temperatures will be lower, looking at highs of around 27C as a maximum temperature, but it will still be on the humid side tomorrow (on Tuesday).

“Thundery showers across central and southern parts of England on Wednesday and temperatures will be around 26C as a maximum.”

Mr Dewhurst warned that the bad weather conditions could pose difficulties for those hoping to travel and urged people to stay up to date with developments in their local area.

“We’ll see some very heavy showers develop over the coming days, hail, frequent lightning, some flash flooding is possible like we’ve seen in places today so our advice is to stay tuned to latest forecasts and local radio stations as well, to get the latest information,” he said.

“It is worth being aware that there could be disruptions or delays to travel.”

The Met Office weather forecast predicts there will be a 80 per cent chance of rain and thunder and lightning at 12pm in Colchester. 

The thunderstorm is expected to continue past 1pm. 

By 2pm Colchester will have heavy rain with a 70 per cent chance of rain. 

At 6pm there is another chance of a thunderstorm with a 50 per cent chance of rain. 

On Wednesday the Met Office forecast shows a thunderstorm is likely between 8am and 10am. 

At 11am there will be heavy rain and storm conditions retun between 12pm and 1pm. 

There is a further chance of thunder and lightning between 4pm and 5pm.