Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Aberdeenshire and Moray over the week after several days of scorching weather.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy downpours, which could lead to potential flooding and travel disruption across the region.
A thunderstorm warning, which spans Aberdeenshire and Moray will be in force throughout Monday.
Meanwhile, a separate flooding alert, which covers all areas in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray was in force from 9am until 11.59pm on Sunday.
While some places could potentially stay dry, heavy rain and “hit-and-miss” thunderstorms are expected to sweep across large parts of northern Scotland.
Large thunderstorms were spotted heading over Ben Wyvis in Easter Ross on Sunday evening.
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A few areas are likely to see rainfall of up to 50mm in the span of two to three hours as the grim weather is expected to last through the night in specific places.
The meteorological body has warned there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with hail and frequent lightning also a potential hazard.
There is also a chance some buildings could also suffer damage from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds while the alert is in place.
Motorists have been advised that spray and flooding on roads could create unsafe conditions, road closures and travel delays.
People are also warned that public transport may be impacted by the weather, with bus and train journeys possibly being cancelled or taking longer than usual.
The Met Office do not have a thunderstorm warning currently in place for Tuesday, August 16.
End of north-east heatwave
The yellow warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms comes after a week of summer heat, with the majority of north-east cities recording temperatures above 20C.
On Thursday, Dyce in Aberdeen was declared the national hotspot by the Met Office as temperatures hit 29.7C.
Meanwhile, many other places across Aberdeenshire – such as Aboyne, Craibstone and Fyvie Castle – also came close to hitting 30C.
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