THE Met Office has warned of more thunderstorms and issued a yellow alert as Britons brace for 'life-threatening' flooding.
A yellow thunderstorm warning applies to the north and east Scotland today at 11am.
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Slow-moving heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flooding and disruption across the country warning area until 10 p.m.
Splashing water and flash flooding can lead to problems the driving conditions and some road closures.
Where floods or lightning strikes occur, there is a risk of them delays and some cancellations of train and bus services.
There may be power outages and other services to some homes companies could be lost.
Buildings can quickly become flooded, causing damage from flooding, lightning, hail or strong winds.
There is a small chance that fast-flowing or deep floodwaters will pose a “life hazard,” forecasters said.
About 30 to 40 mm of rain may fall in a few hours, along with lightning strikes.
Met Office expert Dan Harris said: “The focus for heavier showers is expected to shift to Scotland and possibly the north-east of England.
“These can be slow, with the most severe causing temporary, localized problems such as flooded roads.”
He added: “We are monitoring the weather warning situation.
“Stay up to date with the latest warnings and forecasts from the Met Office if you have plans this Bank Holiday weekend.”
Met Office forecast for this week
Today
A day with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Some showers may be heavy, with hail and thunder, especially in the north east of Scotland.
Clouds will continue in the southwest, with some rain possible at the end of the afternoon. Feeling fresh.
This evening
The showers appear to be subsiding, but cloud cover will continue to increase in south-west Britain, with some scattered rain.
Temperatures dropping into single digits under the clearest skies.
Tuesday
A clear start in the north and east, although cloud and rain in the southwest will move north as the day progresses.
Sunnier skies will follow, with scattered showers.
Wednesday to Friday
It remains on the unsettled side, with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Some showers will be heavy, with hail and thunder.
It will slowly become drier from Friday. Temperatures almost average.
For other parts of the country, the forecasts are better: the mercury hovers around the low 20s.
Dan said: “Bank Holiday Monday will initially see brighter, cooler and windier conditions with scattered showers for England and Wales.
“But a steady drying trend from the west is likely. Northern Ireland could start well but cool.
“It remains quiet and feels pleasantly warm during longer sunny periods.”
Is your region affected?
HERE are the areas under the yellow thunderstorm warning today:
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Five
- Perth and Kinross
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Highland
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish borders
- West Lothian