A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office as forecasters predict heavy showers across parts of Scotland.
The alert comes as experts expect disruption due to wet weather and thundery conditions with a chance of hail. Rainfall totals of up to 30mm per hour are possible in some areas this evening.
The warning begins 5pm on Monday, May 8, remaining until 11pm as heavy showers continue throughout the evening. Areas of flooding are expected with difficult driving conditions as a result of wet weather. Potential damage to homes and buildings is also being warned due to lightning strikes throughout the night.
