THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the majority of Scotland.
The weather warning is set to come into force from 2pm on Wednesday until at least 10pm on Thursday.
Forecasters said that whilst some areas will remain dry, heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause disruption across both days.
Temperatures are set to reach highs of 30C, with thunder, lightning and heavy rain expected later in the evenings.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) issued an alert for the Highlands and Moray on Tuesday and warned that the electricity networks could be disrupted by lightning.
SSEN said: “This weather warning status indicates the likelihood of disruption that this period of severe weather could cause, and the extra measures we’re taking in response.
“The way lightning can affect our electricity distribution network differs from the impacts seen in other storms, where gale-force winds are the principal cause of damage. Restoration times are also generally shorter.”
The Met Office has advised that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, making travel hazardous for motorists.
There is a small chance that some communities could become cut off by flooded roads, particularly in rural or low-lying areas.
Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services, potentially affecting commuters and travellers.
A slight chance of power cuts has been warned, with other essential services to some homes and businesses also potentially lost.
There is also a small chance that homes and businesses could be quickly flooded, with damage possible from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Forecasters also warned that there is a small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater posing a danger to life in affected areas.
