WHAT a difference a day makes!
Yesterday’s scorching sunshine made way for heavy showers as storm clouds gathered across the country through the night.
Loud rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning have been reported across Scotland as commuters battled the rain this morning.
The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place for severe thunderstorms, strong winds and even hail which could lead to flash floods and disruption to transport networks throughout the day.
Scots have been taking to social media to share their pictures and video from the storms – as well as the usual good humour that’s required to cope with Scotland’s unique climate…
Here’s a selection of the best so far – you can send us your pictures at online@sundaypost.com or via Facebook and Twitter.
Storm over the capital
Strikes above Dunoon
Dark skies surround Inverurie
the rather freaky sky in Inverurie right before a massive deluge! pic.twitter.com/aZTmhjwJYj
— HummingbirdComms (@HummingbirdCom1) July 20, 2016
Sun turns to storm in St Andrews
Flashes over Midlothian
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIE8uNog4zh/
Strange skies over Perthshire
Freaky storms in rural Perthshire during the night. Stay safe folks! #thunderstorm pic.twitter.com/yfpA9kU32S
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) July 20, 2016
A lot can change in 24 hours.
https://twitter.com/shaunmilne/status/755306340344532992
https://twitter.com/shaunmilne/status/755669777666994176
As usual, Scots take the weather in their stride and with good humour…
Sorry about being late, my street is underwater. #Glasgow #thunderstorm #flooding pic.twitter.com/qByJ83LrJW
— Gary Stevenson (@auntie_gary) July 20, 2016
Thunderstorms always get a reaction.
Elvis could be galloping doon the rd on Shergar and it still wouldn't get the same reaction that a bit of thunder & lightning does in Dundee
— Booth (@Booth1962) July 20, 2016
Today’s not a day to be out hunting Pokémon.
Wonder how many people get hit by lightning whilst out playing #PokemonGO ? pic.twitter.com/mQJWGEQgvk
— Dav (@crazymurdav) July 20, 2016
And probably best not to be golfing either.
14k lightening strikes in the last hour! Crickey! No play @EuroSeniorTour #senioropen pic.twitter.com/XbYHaP8rNg
— Andrew Murray (@AMurrayGolf) July 20, 2016
Lightning map
To keep up to date with where the latest strikes can be seen, take a look at this fascinating real-time lighting map from LightningMaps.org.
Monitor your local #thunderstorm with this fun live #LightningMap https://t.co/FfaCRFsLnF via @sureduck pic.twitter.com/GdJ6Hl2Fiu
— Caroline Lawrence (@CarolineLawrenc) July 20, 2016
Outlook for the week ahead
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkhill said: “We have had the hottest day of the year and we still have warm, humid conditions across much of the UK.
“There’s heavy thundery showers across northern parts, with frequent lightning and intense downpours.
“Further south, there will still be local showers, some heavy, but the main picture is it being dry and hot again.
“On Thursday there will be some showers but not as heavy and it will be generally dry for many. There will be temperatures of 25-26C for some, which is above average.”
He predicted that temperatures would have peaked following Tuesday’s high, and the coming days and nights will feel fresher, bringing relief for those struggling to sleep.
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