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.
Loughborough officers investigating assault on university campus
Two men were taken to hospital for treatment.
Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood become a National Nature Reserve
Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood is the 220th National Nature Reserve in England.
Council recognised nationally for its School Uniform Swap Shop Campaign
Due to its success, the campaign will be running again this summer.
Zoo pledges to reverse the decline of 15 threatened species
They will be reintroducing dormice into the local countryside to help conservation in the UK.
Britain’s 2023 world heptathlon champion competing in Loughborough
The reigning Commonwealth champion will compete in the 100m hurdles, shot put, and high jump.
East Midlands Airport customers urged to allow more travel time next month when Download festival is on
The three-day music festival takes place at Donington Park next to the airport from 14-16 June.
Loughborough retains seventh place in the UK Complete University Guide
Loughborough remains the highest-ranked university in the Midlands.
Gang based in East Midlands jailed for ATM raids causing over £1m in damage and losses
Most of those responsible were based in Leicestershire.
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