Warning of ‘danger to life’ from flooding as thunderstorms strike Scotland

 

Thunderstorms will strike across large parts of Scotland today – with a warning that flooding could cause “danger to life”.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert – stretching from the Scottish Borders up to Edinburgh, Fife, Perthshire, Tayside, Aberdeenshire, Moray and parts of the Highlands.

The warning came into force at 11am and runs until 10pm tonight. Watch Motherwell Weather

The slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause flooding and disruption in places – including difficult driving conditions, travel delays and power cuts.

The Met Office has warned: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

“There is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”

 

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