THREE severe weather warnings have been issued for the area around Cotswolds Airport by the Met Office.

The first warning will last from 11am to 5pm, predicting west and south-westerly gales following a band of thundery rain.

Another warning for strong wind is in force between 12pm and 6pm with winds of up to 25 knots expected and gusts of up to 40 knots possible between 3pm and 4pm.

Finally a warning of the potential for a thunderstorm with hail and squally conditions has been issued meaning that the airfield could be affected by the bad weather.