The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms to hit Scotland from this afternoon (August 4). With the disruptive conditions expected to continue into Wednesday (August 5), forecasters are warning of chances of lightning, hail and 50mm worth of rainfall.
The first thunderstorm warning is set to impact central Scotland, Grampian, Strathclyde and the Lothian borders. Set to last from 12pm today until 10pm, the Met Office warns that thunderstorms and heavy showers could lead to disruption during the evening and afternoon.
Scots are being told that there could be a small chance that some communities could be cut off due to flooded roads and that delays and cancellations may be put in place for public transport. Forecasters are also warning that lightning, hail, strong winds and floodwater could cause damage to buildings.
The thunderstorm warning reads: “Heavy and thundery showers are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the early evening.
“Whilst not all places in the warning area will see heavy showers, accumulations of 15 to 20 mm are possible in one hour and 30 to 40 mm in three hours or so where they do occur. Hail and lightning will be additional hazards.”
View 2 ImagesA second warning has been put in place for Wednesday, August 5.(Image: Met Office)
While the extreme weather looks to settle during the evening, another yellow warning has been put in place from 10am on Wednesday until 9pm that evening. Moving further north, this warning includes Perth, Angus, Moray, Aberdeen, and parts of the Highlands.
The second alert states that heavy, slow-moving showers are set to break out in the late morning. This could potentially lead to issues in the transport network with some areas experiencing flash flooding.
The warning reads: “Along with lightning, gusty winds and some hail, these will have the potential to give 20-30mm of rain in one to two hours and perhaps 50mm in a few places over three to six hours.”
The Met Office is urging Scots in impacted areas to prepare to protect their properties and others from injury. This includes ensuring that moveable objects are secured and to protect yourself in a safe enclosed shelter if you are outside and hear thunder.
With power cuts also a possibility, it is important to have any emergency supplies on hand. This includes torches, batteries, mobile power banks and other essential items.
It is also crucial to check transport routes and roads before heading out on journeys.
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Edinburgh
- West Lothian
- East Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- North Lanarkshire
- Angus
- Perth and Kinross
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- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Highland