AFTER a period of warm, sunny weather, a thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of the UK.
Scotland saw temperatures reach above 20C in recent weeks, with dry conditions leading to a number of wildfires across the country and an "extreme warning" being issued.
The highest temperature was recorded in Aboyne in Aberdeenshire, which saw 24.4C on April 30, the hottest day of the year so far.
The Met Office has warned that heavy showers are set to hit parts of the UK next week, which could lead to thunderstorms and flooding.
Will Scotland be affected by the thunderstorm warning?
Thunderstorms will most likely take place in England and Wales, affecting the West Country, south Wales and parts of the West Midlands.
According to Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey, average temperatures could reach highs of 25C to 26C, which is about 8C above average for the time of year.
Vautrey warned of "heavy, short sharp" bursts of rain that could arrive with hail and lightning, adding: "As is the case with thunderstorms, they're often quite hit and miss."
Scotland is unlikely to experience any thunderstorms, although Met Office maps show wet weather across the country on Sunday and Monday.
Scotland weather forecast for next week
After a period of showers, the weather in Scotland looks set to return to dry and warm conditions as high pressure returns.
Temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid 20s, with warmer weather predicted across the Central Belt and the west coast.
It comes after dry weather and warmer temperatures have led to a spate of wildfires across Scotland.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued an extreme warning for wildfires across mainland Scotland, which is in place until Monday.
On Saturday, emergency services were first called to a blaze the size of around five football pitches in a forest off the B7010 near Fauldhouse in West Lothian.
Around 50 firefighters remained at the scene on Sunday, supported by a helicopter which is dropping water onto the affected area.
