There is a risk of heavy showers and thunderstorms developing in the region today mixed in with some brighter spells.

According to the Met Office, the early mist and cloud will slowly clear to allow some sunshine, but a yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until 10pm tonight for parts of south Suffolk and north Essex.

It will feel a bit cooler today, with temperatures around the 21C (69F) mark.

This evening, the cloud will thicken with thundery showers possible after midnight, and could merge into longer spells of heavy rain.

There is potential for some fog in places also.