Met Office thunderstorm warning and SEPA flood alert issued for Edinburgh - when warning is in force until

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Edinburgh today (Sunday 30 August).

The yellow thunderstorm warning will be in place for Edinburgh from 11am to 9pm.

The warning - which has a medium likelihood and a low impact - reads: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms bringing some disruption to transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities.

“There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus. Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes. Delays to train services are possible. Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible. Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.

A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning will be in place for Edinburgh from 11am to 9pm on Sunday 30 August. | Met Office

“Showers will become widespread, heavy and thundery later Sunday morning, lasting through the afternoon and into Sunday evening. Whilst some areas may miss the heaviest showers, where they do occur, 10-15 mm of rain is possible in an hour or so, with 25-35 mm possible in several hours, Lightning and hail will be additional hazards. Heaviest of the showers will ease from the west through the evening.”

A Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) flood alert has also been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians.

The alert reads: “Heavy and thundery showers will develop on Sunday, most likely through the afternoon and evening.

“Not all areas will see the heaviest rain, however, if the heaviest rain falls over urban areas or the transport network there could be localised flooding of low lying land, roads, individual properties and local travel disruption.

“Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.”

Met Office Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders weather forecast

Sunday day (30 August)

It will be a cloudy day with showers or longer spells of rain spreading in from the southwest. Some of the showers could be heavy and there's a chance of thunder in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Sunday night (30 August)

A few showers will continue through the evening, these heavy and thundery in places. These showers will slowly ease overnight but the odd one will linger until dawn. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Monday (31 August)

Bright spells and scattered showers, perhaps heavy in places, then becoming dry through the afternoon. Warm near the East Coast. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday (September 1) to Thursday (September 3)

A unsettled period with sunny spells and further showers, heavy at times. A spell of wet and windy weather on Wednesday.