The weather over the last few days has been crazy, with record breaking temperatures and silent thunderstorms, and now we're due a torrential thunderstorm.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the whole of London due to the forecast thunderstorms from 3pm today (Thursday, July 25) to 4am tomorrow.

It says that this storm is due to the hot weather, and urges the public to take special care and stay safe.

The thunderstorm may cause flash flooding, especially given how dry the land is, travel may be affected by flooding or lightning and there could even be power cuts.

The Met Office has issued guidelines on how to stay safe before, during and after the storm, including unplugging appliances.

You are advised to avoid driving if possible, plan ahead and expect delays.

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During these stormy hours the temperature will still be high, dropping no lower than 23C overnight, and heavy rain is also forecast for Friday afternoon, although there's no weather warning in place at that time.