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.
Changes to bus services across Leicestershire
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Two teens dead after M1 crash
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Long delays after M1 crash
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Loughborough shop owner prosecuted over illegal vape sales
A shop owner in Loughborough has been prosecuted for selling illegal vapes.
Fake £20 notes in circulation in Loughborough
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Hinckley man heads to World Cup after going sober
A man from Hinckley says he saved all the money he used to spend on alcohol and has used it to buuy a ticket to every England game at the 2026 World Cup.
Birmingham Airport reopens after evacuation
Birmingham Airport has re-opened to passengers following an evacuation due to a suspected fire.
Leicestershire school get "golden buzzer" on BGT
One hundred children from Braunstone Community Primary School earned the coveted ‘Golden Buzzer’ in Saturday’s Britain’s Got Talent with an electrifying performance which wowed the judges and audience.
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Am Gold
Train
Heartache Avenue
Maisonettes
Space Cowboy
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I Just Might
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