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A yellow weather warning for imminent thunderstorms has brought the record-breaking Easter sunshine to an abrupt end.

The Met Office is warning of the possibility of homes being flooded in North Wales this evening as torrential downpours, thunder and strong winds arrive across the region .

It comes following a spell of hot and dry weather over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures reaching 23C in Flintshire - beating the previous record of 21.6C recorded in the Brecon Beacons in 1984.

The weather warning also indicates possible damage to buildings and structures from lightning strikes tonight, as well as some short term loss of power, with possible delays to train services as a result.

Driving conditions are also expected to be affected by spray, standing water or hail, leading to longer journey times.

(Image: Met Office)

Temporary disruption is expected to mainly affect Conwy , Denbighshire , Flintshire and Wrexham until 9pm this evening.

A Met Office spokesman said early cloud and outbreaks of rain will clear to the north on Thursday, while further heavy and thundery showers, with the risk of hail, will follow during the afternoon.

The unsettled conditions are also set to continue through the weekend.

However, temperatures are set to remain in double figures through the week, with highs of 18C today before the mercury dips slightly into the low teens through the weekend.