LIGHTNING has been forecast for Southampton this weekend.

The country may be basking in blazing sunshine right now, but it looks like that's going to change soon.

The BBC's forecast for Saturday night predicts lightning and rain between 7pm and midnight.

Daily Echo:

PICTURED: The BBC's weather forecast for Saturday evening

A BBC forecast says: "Saturday will be mostly warm and sunny although low cloud and mist may persist over some coastal fringes.

"Through Saturday evening and Saturday night, there will be the risk of one or two thundery showers.

"Sunday will be mostly fine though with spells of sunshine and only the odd shower.

"A cooler and breezier day to come on Monday with a few showers."

Scroll through the gallery above to see photos from the last major thunderstorm in Southampton