Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales

Two yellow thunderstorm warnings have been declared for Thursday in England and Wales (PA) - (PA Archive)

Flooding has hit part of the West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large parts of England and Wales.

Two yellow thunderstorm warnings have been declared for Thursday – one covering London and the South East until 8am on Thursday and the other for Wales and much of England from 5am until 10pm.