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Scotland Braces for Torrential Thunderstorms
2 Jun
Summary
- Up to 2 inches of rain expected in Scotland within hours.
- Yellow 'be aware' warning issued for north-east Scotland.
- Flood alerts active for multiple regions including Aberdeen.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact north-east Scotland, prompting a yellow 'be aware' warning from the Met Office valid until 22:00. Parts of the region, including Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Perth, could experience up to 2 inches of rainfall in just a few hours.
The intensity of the storms might see some areas receiving nearly an inch of rain within a single hour. Residents should also be prepared for possible hail and lightning strikes. The Met Office warns of potential travel disruptions and an increased risk of flooding.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has responded by issuing three flood alerts. These cover Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Angus, and Tayside. The adverse weather conditions are expected to gradually diminish and cease later in the evening.
