THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in parts of Scotland this weekend.
The weather service issued a warning for thunderstorms for Saturday, which could lead to some disruption.
Starting from midnight, the warning is in place until 6pm and covers the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and part of the east coast, including Edinburgh.
Scots in those areas have been warned to expect sudden flooding, strong winds, hail, thunder, and lightning strikes.
People living within the weather warning for Saturday have been told there could be power cuts along with delays and cancellations to train and bus services, while some roads could be closed due to flooding.
The Met Office added that there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater, which could cause danger to life.
The weather service added that there is also a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson said: “By Friday afternoon and evening, heavy and thundery showers are likely to spread across southeastern England and East Anglia, tracking north-eastwards overnight.
“There is currently some uncertainty around the exact location and intensity of the thunderstorms, but there is a risk that some areas could see 30 to 50mm of rain, with a risk of even larger accumulations possible.
“With much of the rain falling in a short space of time there is a risk of impacts such as surface water flooding.
“Frequent lightning, gusty winds and hail could pose additional hazards.
“Updates to this warning are expected as confidence increases on the exact location of the greatest risk of the heaviest downpours.”
