5 flood alerts have been issued throughout central and southern Scotland following a thunderstorm warning from climate forecasters.
The Scottish Atmosphere Safety Company (SEPA) has issued flood alerts in Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh and Lothians, Scottish Borders, and West Central Scotland.
Consultants say there's a hazard of localised floor water flooding points in a few of these areas.
An alert from the authorities physique reads: “Heavy and sluggish transferring thunderstorms and showers might have an effect on the realm on the afternoon and night of Wednesday eighth June.
“Most locations will probably be unaffected, however some areas might even see some localised floor water flooding points, notably if the heaviest rain falls in city areas and on or across the transport community.
“Ponding might happen in low mendacity areas. Flooding from small watercourses can also happen.
“Stay vigilant and bear in mind, it's your accountability to take actions which assist defend your self and your property.”
Information of the flood alerts comes after the Met Workplace issued a yellow climate warning for thunderstorms in central and southern Scotland.
Thunder, lightning and heavy showers are anticipated to comb over the realm from now till 8pm this night.
As a lot as 30mm of rain may land in a number of the most uncovered components in simply a few hours, forecasters have warned.
Met Workplace Chief Meteorologist Steve Willington stated: “Sluggish-moving thundery showers are the driving drive behind the climate warning that has been issued.
“There’s an opportunity of some accompanying lightning and hail, and there could possibly be some troublesome driving circumstances with a small likelihood of some localised surface-water flooding because of the quantity of rain in a comparatively quick time period.
“Some locations inside the warning space will miss the heaviest of the showers, however remoted spots may see in extra of 30mm of rain in just some hours.”
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