A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for Scotland this week as people are being warned to stay safe while travelling.
Forecasters have said that heavy showers and thundery weather may bring "torrential downpours" could cause issues with travel and potentially flooding in some areas. Hail, lightning and strong winds are also expected, alongside an inch of rain which is expected to fall in the space of a couple of hours.
Meteorologists said in their warning: "Early showers on Wednesday will become heavier and more widespread later in the morning for the afternoon. Where showers and storms develop they could be slow-moving and prolonged, bringing 15-20 mm of rain in less than an hour and potentially 30-40 mm in a few hours. Lightning and hail will be additional hazards."
Motorists are also being told to plan their journey ahead of time and check road conditions before heading out to give themselves the best chance of avoiding delays or any unexpected issues.