According to BBC weather, the end of the week will be a wet and windy day for many, as a band of heavy rain hits the north-west.

Parts of East Lancashire are no exception, with thunderstorms currently expected in Blackburn, Rossendale, Burnley, and Pendle.

This looks set to be coupled with strong winds of up to 22mph, with gusts getting up to 42mph.

Here is the weather forecast for East Lancashire, including exactly when the thunderstorms are set to hit:

BBC Weather says thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the county on Friday, September 30.

A mixture of light and heavy rain is expected from 9am until midnight, with thunderstorms currently expected between 7pm and 8pm.

While the storms are expected in parts of Blackburn, Rossendale, Burnley, and Pendle, they aren’t currently forecast in Hyndburn, Darwen or the Ribble Valley.

Light rain is predicted for the weekend and into next week, with temperatures in the mid-teens at their highest.

Day-by-day weather forecast for Blackburn for next seven days

Wednesday, September 28: Light rain showers and a moderate breeze. Highs of 14°C and lows of 10 °C.

Thursday, September 29: Light cloud and a gentle breeze. Highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.

Friday, September 30: Thunderstorms and a moderate breeze. Highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.

Saturday, October 1: Light rain showers and a moderate breeze. Highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.

Sunday, October 2: Light rain showers and a moderate breeze. Highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.

Monday, October 3: Light rain and a gentle breeze. Highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.

Tuesday, October 4: Light rain and a gentle breeze. Highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.

Wednesday October 5: Light rain and a gentle breeze. Highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.