Warning: Yellow
To expect: Thunderstorms
Affected areas: Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar
Start time estimate: Tuesday 3pm
End time estimate: Tuesday 10pm
The Met Office has issued a Yellow thunderstorm warning for several regions across the UK until Tuesday night.
The warning is covering parts of Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar. All local areas affected are listed below.
A Yellow weather warning is in place on Tuesday, starting from around 3pm and running until 10pm. The forecast indicates frequent lightning strikes and heavy rain in the affected regions.
The Yellow warning for thunderstorms was announced at 2:48pm on Tuesday, June 2.
A Met Office forecast said: “Showers will become more widespread and heavy into the afternoon, with thunderstorms likely. Whilst most areas will see much less rainfall, a few spots in the warning area could see 15-25 mm of rain in an hour and up to 50 mm of rain in several hours. This could lead to some disruption, with hail and lightning being additional hazards. Showers and thunderstorms should ease into the evening before largely dying out tonight.”
What to expect
Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes; 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; Delays to train services are possible; Some short term loss of power and other services is likely; Some flooding of a few homes and businesses likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.
What should you do during intense thunderstorms?
Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
Full list of local areas affected
Central, Tayside and Fife
Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross
Grampian
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray
Highlands and Eilean Siar
Highland
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for thunderstorms will remain in place until 10pm on Tuesday.