A yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are fears that sudden flooding could affect transport in the region, with driving conditions suffering the most.
There is also a 'small chance' of flooding to businesses and homes.
The warning lasts from 9am tomorrow (27th July) through to 6am the following day.
The Met Office said 20 to 30 mm of rain is possible in around one or two hours.
Some places could see as much as 60mm of rain in three to six hours.
Message for patients during resident doctors strike
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has asked that people keep emergency services available for those who need them most.
Christmas Light Switch ons in the local area
The local area will be looking merry and bright soon.
Plans for news homes in Markfield will be discussed by council tomorrow
Plans state that the proposal is to include 40% affordable housing.
Rothley man who groomed girls on social media jailed for 28 years
Leicestershire Police are asking anyone who has been in contact with him to contact them.
Counterfeit goods recovered from businesses in multi-agency operation
"Many of the businesses visited during the enforcement activity in our area led us to recover counterfeit clothing and toys including a quantity of tobacco which had been imported illegally."
Eligible families will get free winter holiday clubs for children in Leicestershire
There will be sessions for sport, dance, music, festive crafts and storytelling.
Planning application for new industrial park just off Junction 22 of the M1 submitted
The site is in land between Copt Oak and Markfield.
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