Bolton has been issued a yellow warning by the Met Office, meaning thunderstorms are on their way to the town.

After a prolonged period of hot, dry weather, Bolton is now set of downpours and electrical storms, along with the rest of the nation.

"Hit-and-miss thunderstorms likely to develop through Monday, producing some torrential downpours for some spots, and possible disruption," the leading weather forecaster said.

The Met Office is warning of potential flooding, which could lead to road closures, damage to homes and businesses, disruption to public transport and possible power cuts.

The forecast is cloudy and hovering between 20C and 22C until midday, then the downpours and thunder and lightning are expected to commence at around 1pm through to 2pm. The rain will then begins to ease from 3pm onwards.

The Met Office has some top tips on how to be safe during thunderstorms, including finding some shelter or, if outside, avoiding water and finding a low-lying open place that is a safe distance from trees, poles or metal objects. 

You can read their full list of advice here.