Weather warning

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert of rain valid from 9pm tomorrow Wednesday), until 9am on Thursday.

Thunderstorms which will have broken out over Scotland on Wednesday are expected to continue to affect the far north of Scotland and Orkney and Shetland overnight Wednesday, and into Thursday morning.

The warning reads: “Whilst most places will miss the worst, please be aware of the risk of flash flooding. Frequent lightning, large hail and strong winds could be additional hazards. All of this could lead to some flooding of homes, businesses and transport networks. Disruption to power is also possible.”

For more details visit www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings.