Dorset could be in for some thunder and lightning on Saturday night.

The Met Office say they could issue warnings closer to the time, but said there was a "great deal of uncertainty" in the forecast.

A spokesperson said: "A plume of warm air from the continent will influence the weather in southern and central areas, bringing showers here that could turn heavy and thundery at times. We’re keeping an eye on this situation and we may issue warnings nearer the time."

Met Office, deputy chief meteorologist, Rebekah Sherwin said: "Temperatures could reach 25C in the south on Friday, although this will likely be the warmest day and later in the weekend the highest temperatures are likely to be in the northwest.

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“A plume of warm air, currently across the continent, then pushes north over the UK through the weekend. There remains some uncertainty on how far north it will stretch but southern areas are likely to see a spell of showers on Saturday and Sunday, which could turn heavy and thundery at times. However, there will also be some breaks in the cloud even here, and northern areas are most likely to stay fine and dry. 

“Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England look like they’ll see the driest conditions from Saturday onwards, most likely enjoying some prolonged periods of sunshine.”