SUSSEX is set for torrential rain this afternoon - and could even see thunder and lightning.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning and says that heavy rain could sweep in from 1pm today and last until 6am on Wednesday morning.

Conditions will remain unsettled for the rest of the week and rain could also fall on Friday.

A spokesman said: "There is an increasing risk of heavy rain, with thunder possible, developing over southern England on Tuesday afternoon before spreading northwards during the evening and overnight.

"Many places will miss the worst of the rain, but there is a low likelihood of flooding of homes and businesses as well as disruption to transport."

The weather warning is in place between 4pm today and 9am on Wednesday.