A weather warning for thunderstorms and flooding across the county has been extended. 

The Met Office issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Thursday affecting the majority of England, including Suffolk. 

The warning has been extended with thunderstorms likely to affect the Shotley peninsula, Felixstowe and parts of the Babergh district south of Ipswich.

The extended warning comes into place from midday on Wednesday and will last until 11.59pm on Thursday.

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A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Whilst many places will stay dry a few thunderstorms are likely to break out on Wednesday. 

"These are possible at any time, but become more likely during the afternoon and evening."

In some areas up to 50mm of rain may fall between in two hours and is likely for parts of East Anglia during the evening. 

The Met Office has also warned that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. 

There is also the possibility of power cuts and the chance homes and businesses could be flooding quickly causing damage.