Scotland is set to be hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain as the unsettled weather continues.
A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning for thunderstorms has been issued for large parts of the country, including Edinburgh and the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Aberdeen and Grampians.
The alert will come into force at 9pm in Sunday night and remain in place until 11.59pm on Monday, with heavy, thundery rainfall predicted across affected areas.
⚡️ Thunderstorm Warning ⚡️
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 21, 2019
Heavy thundery rainfall, especially on Monday, may lead to flooding, serious travel disruption and dangerous conditions. Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/kxHlBqXDQj
Forecasters warned of travel disruption, localised flash flooding, power cuts and up to 50mm of rain in 12 hours.
The warning on the Met Office website said: "Heavy thundery rainfall, especially on Monday, may lead to flooding, serious travel disruption and danger to life.
"There is a small chance that fast flowing or deep floodwater could suddenly occur and extensive flooding of homes and businesses.
"There is a slight chance of damage to buildings/structures from lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds."
The weather warning comes as most of Scotland prepares to enjoy a weekend of dry spells and warm sunshine, with temperatures reaching highs of 19C in Edinburgh and 21C in Glasgow.
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