The Met Workplace has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in components of Scotland as flooding and thunder storms might hit immediately.
Southern components of the nation - together with Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders - will all be affected by the heavy rainfall which is ready to hit between simply after 1pm and 5pm on Thursday.
The Met Workplace say that there could possibly be as a lot as 20-25 mm of rain in lower than an hour which might to 30-40 mm over three hours - probably resulting in some localised flooding in affected areas.
The Met Workplace mentioned: "Sluggish-moving heavy showers with an opportunity of thunder are shifting onshore throughout components of Dumfries and Galloway this afternoon.
"By early night, showers will are likely to die out with drier situations growing. Just a few areas might even see 20-25 mm of rain in lower than an hour, with a small likelihood of 30-40 mm falling in 2-3 hours."
It comes simply two weeks after Scotland was positioned beneath an amber warning for excessive warmth with temperatures reaching the 30s in components of the nation.
The most popular day in Scotland's recorded historical past was additionally logged through the amber warning after the mercury rose to 34.8C within the Borders.
Nevertheless, it now seems just like the time for the sunscreen has handed with umbrellas being wanted as soon as once more.
Scots must be aware and cautions whereas the warning is in place, because the rainfall could possibly be harmful for drivers and pedestrians alike.
There could also be some journey disruption in addition to the localised flooding this afternoon.
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