Edinburgh weather: Forecast for the Capital as yellow warning for thunderstorms issued

Here is Edinburgh’s weather forecast for the rest of the week, as rain is set to batter the Capital.

On Wednesday morning, the Met Office issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Heavy rain, lighting and thunder is set to hit the area, starting from 1pm.

Rain showers are forecast to hit Edinburgh this weekend. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

While the warning is only in place until 8pm on Wednesday, the Capital will see more rain showers this week.

On Thursday, it will stay dry but overcast in the morning, according to the Met Office forecast. However, as the day goes on, the city will see some sunny intervals.

There will also be moments of sun on Friday, but light showers are forecast for the evening.

Edinburgh will see rain showers for most of the day on Saturday, however, the occasional sunny interval is expected.

A mixture of sunshine and cloudy weather is forecast for Sunday.

Throughout the week, temperatures will remain mild to warm.