Storm Forecast Issued: 21:08 Sunday, 8th August 2010
Valid: 2010-08-09 00:00:00 - 2010-08-09 23:59:00

Regions Affected
NE/E/SE Scotland (Scotland, N England and Northern Ireland are included in the WATCH)

Synopsis

Low pressure "Xenia" (FU Berlin) located to the NW of Scotland will dominate the weather across the United Kingdom on Monday.

Behind an eastward-moving cold front, an rPm airmass covers much of northern Britain. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop here, as instability increases particularly as a result of daytime heating. Any showers that do become thundery are expected to be 'pulse type' storms, with the best potential for thunder and lightning over eastern Scotland, aided by orographic lift and longer land track.

Given the airmass, hail is likely in many of the showers, which may be locally moderate in size over western Scotland later in the day. There is also a chance for a weak funnel or tornado.

Showers are expected to continue through the night in western portions of Scotland in particular overnight, with a continued (low) risk of thunder and lightning in places.