Thunderstorms alert for most parts of Scotland

The Mer Office is predicting heavy rain and lightning aross the country

There are fears that most of Scotland will be affected by the extreme weather
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 11th Aug 2024
Last updated 13th Sep 2024

THERE’S a major alert that many parts of Scotland could be hit by thunderstorms on Monday.

The Met Office having issued a weather warning effectively covering the whole of the country

The yellow thunderstorm warning will be in place from 2am tomorrow until 1pm, with the potential for frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail and bursts of strong winds.

Forecasters have warned that the stormy weather could cause some damage and disruption to infrastructure

Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, while there is a small chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads, the Met Office cautioned.

There is also a risk of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services, and a small chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses may be lost.

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