A thunderstorm warning covering Preston and Lancashire has been extended into Monday.

The yellow weather warning, the lowest level, is in place from the Met Office warning of potential flooding and disruption.

A warning is already in force for Sunday (1 September) but forecasters have now added the thunderstorm warning for Monday (2 September).

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It runs for the full 24-hours with forecasters uncertain of when the thunder and lightning may arrive.

A statement said: “Whilst many places will miss them, thunderstorms may cause flooding and disruption in places on Monday.”

The forecast for the city for Monday includes rain throughout the majority of the day with humidity levels running at above 90 per cent.

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