Met office issues urgent thunderstorm warning for Scotland as treacherous rain batters the country

An urgent storm warning has been issued for a large part of the county.

Thunderstorms and treacherous flooding will sweep across most of the central belt down to the borders, according to the Met Office .

The alert was put out at around 3pm, with Scots warned to be wary of lightning strikes, power cuts and damage to buildings into the evening.

The Met Office issues a warning for most of the central belt and southern parts of Scotland (Met Office)

An official warning from the Met Office read: "Expect some flooding of a few homes and businesses, likely to damage buildings and structures.

"There will possibly be some damage to buildings and structures due to lightning strikes.

"Driving conditions will likely be affected by the spray, standing water and hail.

"Delays to train services are possible.

"Some short loss of power and other services is possible too."

Devon and Cornwall on the south coast of England as well as Newcastle and the surrounding areas will also be affected.

The warning will last into Sunday night.

So far, no weather warnings have been issues for Monday morning.