The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Stevenage and surrounding areas this Friday, including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and Royston.

The Met Office is warning of thunderstorms between 2pm and midnight on Friday.

Stevenage can expect highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C on Friday.

The Met Office states for Friday: “Variable cloud with sunny spells.

“Generally warm or very warm, locally hot on Friday and Saturday.

“Risk of isolated heavy thunderstorms on Friday, and few showers on Saturday.”

This evening and overnight will be dry with light winds, leading to a humid night.

The Met Office predicts a minimum temperature of 17°C tonight in Stevenage.

Tomorrow (Thursday), is expected to be mainly dry with a maximum temperature 26°C.