THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit Gwent imminently, the Met Office have warned.

A yellow weather warning has been issued across the region, with risks of torrential downpours and thunderstorms leading to a risk of flooding.

The warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.

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This is what to expect:

  • There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
  • 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 slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.

The Met Office add: “Heavy showers already affecting the south and east of the Isle of Wight will become more widespread across the warning area through the afternoon, with some thunderstorms also developing.

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“These may be quite slow-moving and last for an hour or two.

“Some torrential downpours are possible with a few places seeing 50 mm of rain or more within a few hours.

“Lightning and hail are also additional hazards.”

The warning has already come into action and will run until 11pm this evening.