A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the county, with people being advised to prepare for disruption and possible flooding.

Overnight temperatures in Kent could be as low as 3C by the weekend, say forecasters, as an incoming cold snap puts an end to October’s hot weather.

A village in Kent reached 26C today, making it the highest recorded temperature in the UK for the past three days.

People are being advised to be careful if they decide to visit the coast this weekend as hot weather is forecasted.

A house has been left damaged after a huge bolt of lightning struck, with the flash seen for miles around.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain is expected to hit Kent this evening.

Hospital patients were diverted after a sudden downpour submerged part of the site.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been released for the whole of Kent later today.

A yellow storm warning has been issued amid concerns communities could “become cut off by flooded roads”.

The unprecedented September heatwave is set to come to an end this week, with rain forecast to hit much of the county.

With temperatures continuing to climb ahead of the weekend, the Met Office says September’s heatwave could be about to break all records.

A festival for four-legged friends has been postponed over welfare fears as temperatures are set to reach the high 20s

Kent’s heat-health alert has been upgraded from yellow to amber amid spiking temperatures.

A heat health alert has been issued for this week as September’s heatwave could bring the highest temperatures of the year.

A garden centre has reopened after “20 minutes of chaos” saw it flooded by torrential rain.

Heavy rain has left roads and homes in chaos, with dramatic video emerging of water flooding a garden centre.

The county is due to be hit by heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, the Met Office has warned.

The Met Office has unveiled its list of new potential storm names with real-life weather experts, scientists and a comic book character in the mix.

Flood alerts are in force with residents and motorists being advised there may be disruption.

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued by the Met Office has been cancelled.