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A yellow weather warning has been extended in Edinburgh and the Lothians as thunderstorms prepare to hit the capital.
The Met Office previously issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Saturday which may bring power cuts and a loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
Now locals have been warned of a yellow weather warning for Monday and to prepare for lightning strikes and flooded roads.
The warning is in place from 11am on July 21 until 9pm.
Forecasters added: “Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, on Monday. Brighter on Tuesday and Wednesday but still the chance of showers breaking out each day.
“Heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to flooding and disruption in a few places on Monday.
“Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
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“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater or lightning strikes
“Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.”
Despite heavy downpours, temperatures are expected to sit at around 20C on Monday with the lowest at 15C.
You can view the full forecast here.
