Scots in the north should brace for wet weather and thunderstorms, as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
Forecasters are predicting thunder in the northwest Highlands on Monday, June 20 from 10:30am until 8pm, leading to "likely" short term power loss and transport delays. The alert is in place across Fort William, Ullpool and as far north as Durness.
Up to 40mm of "heavy" rain is expected to fall within a three hour period, with some areas seeing 30mm fall in a single hour. As well as thunder and showers, lightning and hail is also expected.
There is a chance of longer journey times due to excess water, impacting road, rail and bus commutes, while services like phone signal and Wi-Fi could be disrupted in affected areas.
While the majority of the country is to stay dry, eastern Scotland will be subject to showers this afternoon. Monday's forecast reports outbreaks of rain and possible thunder will move across England, before clearing eastern Scotland.
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Met Office weather maps show conditions reaching Scotland from as early as noon sweeping over Dumfries Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee. Remaining showers will clear through the evening for a dry night in most places.
Here's what to know about Scotland's latest weather warning, as well as the five day forecast.
Scotland's yellow thunderstorm warning
When: Tuesday, June 20 - 10.30am until 8pm
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for the Highland region in Scotland. The alert is in place for Tuesday, June 20, from 10:30 am until 8pm this evening.
The Met Office reports: "While many places will stay dry, a few showers or thunderstorms will develop from around late morning until early evening. Some of these will be heavy, perhaps giving 20-30 mm of rain in around one hour and up to 40 mm in two to three hours. Hail and lightning are also expected."
Regions and areas affected
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Highland
Met Office five-day forecast
Today
Locally heavy, possibly thundery, outbreaks of rain will move north-eastwards across England and Wales to clear eastern Scotland later. Some heavy and thundery bursts possible. Otherwise another warm, humid day with sunshine and showers, these occasionally heavy or thundery.
Tonight
Remaining rain and showers will clear through the evening to leave a mostly dry night with a little patchy mist or fog in places. Feeling humid, especially in the south.
Wednesday
Wednesday will be a drier day for most with plenty of warm sunny spells. A scattering of showers developing into the afternoon, possibly thundery. Feeling humid for many.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday
Sunny spells and fewer showers on Thursday, then dry and very warm for many on Friday. However, turning wet across Scotland and Northern Ireland on Saturday.
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