Trains are delayed and many roads are blocked after a torrential rain storm.

Drivers are being urged to take care as torrential rain leaves busy roads flooded.

Two houses have been hit by lightning and flash floods are causing road and rail chaos as the Met Office issues an amber warning for torrential rain.

Fire crews spent hours pumping water from a flooded basement in Deal in the early hours of this morning.

It may be the peak of summer, but Kent is being hit by unseasonably miserable weather conditions, forcing the cancellation of some events.

As thousands of people head to the beach this summer, the RNLI has launched its drowning prevention campaign called Respect the Water.

A flat in Dover was struck by lightning last night and sparked a fire on the roof.

Severe thunderstorms could hit Kent today - as a weather warning predicts lashing rain.

Thermometers are all very well, but when you want a real life temperature test, only one question matters: how quickly does ice cream melt?

As Kent continues to sizzle, a weather expert has predicted we could be in for more of the same next week.

An iconic high street store is selling fur-lined jackets - as temperatures rise to 35C outside.

Temperatures in Kent are set to nudge the 30C mark today - with a weather alert in force.

Scorching temperatures have led to hospital warnings after a reported rise in elderly people ending up in A&E.

Kent is set to swelter next week with forecasters predicting some of the highest temperatures in ten years.

All eyes were on the skies tonight when the Northern Lights were visible in Kent.

Forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours - but Kent is instead enjoying clear skies and soaring temperatures.

A Kent village is the hottest place in the UK today as parts of the county are bathed in sunshine - while others are hit by rain and thunderstorms.

A fallen tree has blocked a busy road in both directions this morning.

Kent is being battered by strong winds and heavy rain - but this rubber duck in full Archbishop regalia seems to be enjoying the unseasonable weather.

He Who Must Not Be Named is 'seen' casting the Dark Mark over a Kent town tonight.