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Another rain warning for parts of Kent including Dartford, Gravesend, Medway and Swale

We had more than our fair share of rain yesterday, but the deluge is set to continue for parts of Kent today.

Another severe weather warning has been issued for heavy, thundery downpours throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

It looks likely to affect mostly north Kent, including Dartford, Gravesend, the Medway Towns and Swale.

Heavy rainfall is expected
Heavy rainfall is expected

The Met Office has warned of the risk of localised flooding and lightning strikes.

A spokesman said: "Whilst today's airmass is less unstable than the one which brought yesterday's torrential downpours, there is still the likelihood of some heavy, thundery showers developing as temperatures rise this afternoon.

"Many places will miss these, but where showers do occur they are likely to be heavy and slow-moving, leading to surface water on roads and difficult driving conditions. Lightning may also be a hazard."

The warning is in place from 1.45pm until 8pm tonight.

Yesterday, the topsy-turvy summer weather led to flooding in Canterbury and a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Wateringbury.

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