A dramatic funnel cloud has been filmed twisting over Kent.

Storm spotters have turned their eyes to the skies across the county after darkening clouds brought rumbles of thunder and lightning forks.

A weather warning is in place as gale-force winds and heavy rain are set to lash the county overnight.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with strong winds expected across southern England and Wales.

The Environment Agency has put out a number of alerts warning that flooding is possible and residents should be prepared.

Flood warnings are in place for the River Thames due to high spring tides being predicted.

Visitors have been flocking to high streets and the coast in the spring sunshine which is set to continue.

There was slow traffic on the M25 as flurries of snow hit parts of Kent.

The surprising cold spell is continuing after some glorious weather at the start of the Bank Holiday and gritters will be out overnight.

Gritting teams are being deployed across Kent as temperatures are set to plunge towards freezing overnight.

Gritting lorries will be out in force as hail, sleet and light flurries of snowfall arrive in Kent following a glorious spell of Easter weather.

Kent's short-lived and inconsistent heatwave is set to give in to a cold front this weekend, with chances of snow.

Kent was set for more sun and heat today but skies over the county have now become overcast.

Temperatures are expected to soar across the county today and tomorrow - as the UK's March record is set to be broken for the first time in decades.

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The county is set to bask in a heatwave next week as forecasters say the UK could break its record high March temperature.

There are problems on the roads, rails and sea after high winds caused travel disruption.

A yellow weather warning has been issued from today, with gale force winds and rain expected overnight.

The county has been enjoying some picturesque sunsets this week, and it's all thanks to dust that's arrived in Kent all the way from the Sahara.

After weeks of sub zero chills, temperatures are set to peak at 16C this weekend.