Yellow rain warning for Scotland with thunderstorms incoming

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued (Image: Johannes Plenio on Unsplash) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Forecasters are warning of thundery downpours expected to hit parts of Scotland today. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of the North East, covering Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Heavy, slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop from late morning, bringing the risk of lightning, gusty winds and hail. — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 5, 2026 Meteorologists say some areas could see between 20mm and 30mm of rain fall within just one to two hours