Parts of Scotland to be hit by thunderstorms as weather warning issued

A yellow weather warning has been issued as parts of the west of Scotland are set to be battered by thunderstorms.

Heavy rain and thundery conditions with a chance of hail is expected as forecasters warned that up to 30mm of rainfall could be possible in an hour or two in some places.

The warning begins at 5pm on Monday, May 8 and is in place until 11pm as heavy showers take place throughout the evening.

The Met Office warned that some flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.

The forecasters added that there would also probably be some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes.

Transport is also likely to be disrupted due to the conditions.

The yellow warning covers Dumfries and Galloway, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.

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