Why thunderstorms happen after hot weather and when to expect more
dailyrecord.co.ukA weather expert has shed light on why thunderstorms often follow periods of hot weather, as Scotland is hammered by thunder and lightning this morning.
A Met Office weather warning is in place for the vast majority of the country after storms developed over the west of the UK overnight and are now hitting the nation hard.
Parts of Scotland have already been hit by rolling thunder, lightning flashes, and sudden downpours.The Met Office yellow alert remains in place until 1pm today, with frequent lightning, torrential rain, and strong winds expected throughout.The weather warning currently covers all of Scotland apart from the Shetland Islands.
Motorists are being warned about dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures, while flooding may lead to some areas being cut off.But why do we frequently witness thunderstorms after bouts of hot weather in the UK?Heatwaves and consistently warm weather often culminate in a thunderstorm, with glorious sunshine quickly succeeded by heavy rain, thunder and lightning.As explained by the Met Office, the primary components for a thunderstorm are atmospheric instability and humidity.
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