Heavy rain and storms are predicted across the southeast this afternoon and tomorrow

Olympic sailing aces were among the hundreds of visitors and competitors in Walmer for the National Youth Regatta at the Downs Sailing Club this week.

A man's attic was set on fire and a pensioner's roof collapsed as extreme weather conditions hit.

An operation to clear damage from flash flooding is under way after a storm brought a month's worth of rain in just three hours.

Parts of Sittingbourne and Teynham have been affected by flooding as another storm caused caused traffic chaos today.

The county was hit by storms over the weekend with residents in Dover and Deal capturing some amazing pictures.

A family have been left homeless after a lightning bolt set their house on fire last night.

An elderly couple have been rescued and several properties damaged after lightning struck homes across Kent.

As Kent swelters on the warmest day of the year, the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy thundery showers and flooding.

Hospitals across Kent are preparing for an influx of patients, with A&E departments already reporting an increase in conditions caused by the heat.

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See dramatic pictures of last nights severe storms as it emerges properties were damaged by lightning strikes.

Officials are urging people in Kent to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day as the county is put on heatwave alert.

Residents who live in constant fear of their houses and gardens flooding have hit out at Southern Water, saying they have been failed by the company.

Temperatures are hotting up across the county as Kent is set to bask in the hottest week of the year.

Parts of the county have been submerged in several inches of rain as flash floods and storms hit towns.

There have been warnings of possible flash floods across the County as heavy rain fall is expected tonight.

The Met Office has warned of flooding in Kent after issuing a weather warning for heavy thundery downpours.

Walmer lifeboat volunteers have issued safety advice after rescuing a woman kayaker in the sea this morning.

The Met Office has issued a weather alert for Kent as heavy downpours across the county could lead to flooding.