TRAVEL bosses have issued urgent warnings to commuters as Scotland braces for thunderstorms and heavy rain this weekend.
A Met Office-issued yellow weather warning is in place from midnight to 6pm for much of the country on Saturday, June 14.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, and West Dunbartonshire.
This has prompted warnings from various transport companies.
ScotRail is advising customers that it plans to run a full service during this period; however, they should keep a ‘close eye’ on timetables as disruption is possible.
A statement published to the rail operator’s X [formerly Twitter] account reads: “We’re expecting some very heavy rain and lightning tomorrow, particularly in the southern half of the country.
“We’re planning to run a full service, but please keep a close eye on our app or our website if you’re travelling, as some disruption is a possibility.”
⛈️ We’re expecting some very heavy rain and lightning tomorrow, particularly in the southern half of the country. We're planning to run a full service but please keep a close eye on our app or at https://t.co/CivoGtx4BJ if you're travelling, as some disruption is a possibility.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 13, 2025
Meanwhile, First Bus says its teams will monitor weather and road conditions to maintain services.
Passengers are urged to allow for additional time for travel where possible.
A First Bus spokesperson commented: “Adverse weather is forecast across our network on Saturday, June 14.
“Our teams will continue to monitor weather and road conditions in order to maintain our services.
"We will update this page in the first instance with any impact on our services. We encourage all passengers to take care when travelling, and to allow additional time for travel where possible.”
The Met Office has warned of some disruption during the warning period.
What to expect
- Spray and sudden flooding potentially leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
- A small chance that some communities could become cut off by flooded roads.
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
- A slight chance that power cuts could occur, and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.
- A small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds.
- A small chance of fast-flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.
Rainfall will vary across the warning area, and some places will avoid the heaviest rain.
The Met Office also expects strong gusts and hail to accompany some of the thunderstorms.
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