A weather warning has been issued for Ayrshire later today.
Forecasters say the region is to be hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms from 5pm with the yellow alert lasting until 11pm this evening.
The Met Office said that flooding of a few homes and businesses may be likely, leading to some damage to buildings or structures.
Likewise, buildings could be damaged by lightening strikes with public transport also likely to be impacted by any adverse weather this evening.
Loss of power to homes or businesses could also be likely.
The warning reads: "Heavy showers, some perhaps thundery with a chance of hail in a few spots, are expected to move eastwards across parts of Scotland this evening.
"Rainfall totals of 15 to 30 mm is possible in an hour or two in a few places."
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