Forecasts have warned of thunderstorms and lightning moving across the central belt. <\/p>\n
The Met office has issued a yellow alert for heavy, slow-moving downpours, which are likely to hit Glasgow and Edinburgh today.<\/p>\n
The thick band of rain is predicted to move across the country between 1pm and 8pm, and stretch as far south as Newcastle. <\/p>\n
It brings the risk of lightning strikes affecting power lines, heavy spray on the roads and possible localised flooding.<\/p>\n
A second warning for rough seas and high waves for the North West of Scotland has also been issued.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
As well as thunder, rain and lightning, thereis also the chance the storms could bring hail, and people are being advised to take care on the roads.<\/p>\n
The Met Office warning said: Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services<\/p>\n
Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closure.<\/p>\n
There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.<\/p>\n
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