Experts issue yellow thunderstorm warning for Edinburgh and the Lothians


The warning, which stretches into northern England, is in place on Sunday, August 4 between the hours of 12 noon and 10pm.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across Scotland and northern England during Sunday afternoon into the evening.


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Hide Ad"However, showers may become slow-moving over some locations and could receive 30-40 mm of rainfall in one or two hours."
What experts warn to expect:
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater and lightning strikes
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
The Capital was hit by severe early morning thunder and lightning storms last month, with heavy rain also falling at times in previous weeks.