A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for Gloucestershire.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the South West from today, Friday, through to 10am tomorrow morning.

Many places will miss the thunderstorms as they travel north throughout today, but the public should be aware of the potential for isolated disruption due to surface water flooding, lightning strikes and hail.

In Stroud it is expected to remain cloudy for the rest of today, Friday, with further heavy, thundery showers in places.

It is expected to brighten up through the day with some warm sunny periods later, and showers easing.

On Saturday however, the mist and low cloud will clear during the morning, with bright or sunny spells developing and by Sunday the wet weather and dark clouds should have cleared completely.

With highs of 22 expected tomorrow Stroudies can make the most of the dry weather at any number of the events happening in the district.

Here are five to get you started

1.Jack’s Gig in the Park - Saturday and Sunday from 12noon to 10pm - there will be two stages with 45 artists and bands including the Voice’s Adam Isaac and Britain’s Got Talent’s James Smith.

2.Who's Next - The Who tribute band at the Sub Rooms from 8pm on Saturday.

3. Stroud Farmers’ Market takes place between 9am and 2pm at Cornhill

4. Tetbury Food & Drink Festival - it started on Wednesday and carries on until Sunday. For more information click here.

5. Gloucestershire Climate March - day of action to coincide with marches taking place in New York and London - leaves the Sub Rooms at 12 noon on Sunday.