While temperatures soar today, heavy downpours are also on the horizon.
The Met Office has issued two yellow thunderstorm warnings, with Scots being warned that heavy rain and thunder could cause disruption. This comes as temperatures are set to soar this afternoon, with Dumfries expected to hit 31C.
Scots will need to have both sunscreen and their umbrellas on hand as the national forecaster has issued its first of two yellow warnings to begin at 3pm this afternoon (June 25). Impacting the north west of Scotland, including the Orkney Islands, as well as parts of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute, this warning is in place until 11:59pm.
The Met Office’s warning reads: “Rain will become heavier, more persistent and more widespread during Thursday afternoon and evening with thunderstorms then potentially also developing in some places.
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“Rainfall amounts will be highly variable but narrow corridors of 20-30 mm falling in one hour and potentially 30-50 mm in three hours is possible.” The forecaster is also predicting that stronger storms could also bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and large hail up to 4cm in diameter.
This first warning carries on into the second yellow alert, which engulfs the entirety of Scotland from midnight on Friday, June 26, until 11:59pm that evening. Scots are being warned that travel delays and cancellations may occur due to flooding or lightning strikes.
Additionally, there is a small chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads, while others may also experience power cuts. In order to be prepared, it is advised that Scots dig out torches, batteries, and portable chargers, as well as other essential items.
The Met Office’s Friday thunderstorm warning reads: “Spells of heavy rain and thunderstorms initially over northwest Scotland are likely to become more widespread during Friday morning. Further thunderstorms and spells of heavy rain are possible in the afternoon before becoming confined to more northern areas of Scotland later in the day.”
If Scots do find themselves outside and hear thunder, you should protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter to hide in, such as your car.
It is crucial that you avoid sheltering under or near trees, or other structures that may be struck by lightning. Additionally, you should move to lower ground if you are in an elevated area.
With gusty winds also forecast, Scots are being urged to ensure any moveable objects or temporary structures are well secured to protect your property and other people from harm. This includes bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences.
If Scots must travel, make sure to check road driving conditions ahead of your journey to avoid delays. Those using public transport should also look out for any schedule changes or cancellations.
Areas impacted by Thursday, June 25, warning
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Orkney & Shetland
Strathclyde
Areas impacted by Friday, June 26, warning
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
Orkney & Shetland
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish Borders
- West Lothian
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
- Inverclyde
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- West Dunbartonshire
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