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Landslips and lightning strikes on a stormy night in the Western Isles

Left: Storm damage in Stornoway, picture by Michaela Fairbrother. Right: Lightning strikes in Newmarket, near Stornoway, picture by Dr Claire Gerrard
Left: Storm damage in Stornoway, picture by Michaela Fairbrother. Right: Lightning strikes in Newmarket, near Stornoway, picture by Dr Claire Gerrard

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused some substantial damage in the Western Isles overnight.

A suspected lightning strike caused significant damage to a road in Stornoway while in Harris, a section of the Rhenigidale road was washed away during the storms.

Damaged caused to Springfield Road, Stornoway following a suspected lightning strike. Picture by Michaela Fairbrother

The Met Office had issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms while lasted until this morning.

A separate warning covering most of the north and north-east is in effect until tomorrow morning.

Thankfully for residents in the Outer Hebrides, they are not included in the second warning.

A Met Office map showing the areas affected by the thunderstorm warnings. The warning to the left expired this morning while the one on the right runs until tomorrow morning.

The West Highland Line remains closed between Fort William and Mallaig after a landslip under the track near Lochailort yesterday.

Damage was caused after heavy flooding following rainfall in the area.

 

ScotRail said train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Mallaig could be disrupted until July 5.

A period of unsettled weather is expected over the weekend after several days of warmer temperatures.

Lightning strike on June 25 in Newmarket, near Stornoway. Picture by Dr Claire Gerrard

Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell told the PA news agency: “Not everyone will see a storm, but if you catch one, you will certainly know about it.”

Scotland experienced its hottest day of the year so far yesterday, with the temperature reaching 30.8C in Prestwick.

Temperatures on Friday are forecast to reach up to 27C in the Highlands today.