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| Storms spread across Scotland after spell of hot weather | Storms spread across Scotland after spell of hot weather |
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| Thunderstorms and heavy rain have reached Scotland following a prolonged period of sunshine and high temperatures across the country. | Thunderstorms and heavy rain have reached Scotland following a prolonged period of sunshine and high temperatures across the country. |
| Downpours and lightning are affecting parts of Dumfries and Galloway. | Downpours and lightning are affecting parts of Dumfries and Galloway. |
| Lightning affecting signals also meant that no trains were able to run between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh. | Lightning affecting signals also meant that no trains were able to run between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh. |
| The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of heavy rain covering most of Scotland for much of Tuesday and Wednesday. | The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of heavy rain covering most of Scotland for much of Tuesday and Wednesday. |
| It said there was the possibility of "widespread and energetic" storms but some parts could escape altogether. | It said there was the possibility of "widespread and energetic" storms but some parts could escape altogether. |
| Network Rail said it was monitoring its network across Scotland closely in order to "react to any issues quickly". | Network Rail said it was monitoring its network across Scotland closely in order to "react to any issues quickly". |
| Police in the Borders urged drivers to be aware of the change in road conditions due to the rainfall and to "drive safely and keep a safe distance". | |
| The weather warnings came into effect first thing on Tuesday and were valid until 21:00 on Wednesday. | The weather warnings came into effect first thing on Tuesday and were valid until 21:00 on Wednesday. |
| It is anticipated the heaviest rains could persist in north eastern parts of Scotland on Wednesday afternoon. | It is anticipated the heaviest rains could persist in north eastern parts of Scotland on Wednesday afternoon. |