EAST Lothian is on thunderstorm alert after the Met Office issued a yellow 'be aware' weather warning for the county.

The warning covers the period between 9pm on Sunday and the whole of Monday.

The Met Office says that heavy thundery rainfall, especially on Monday, could "lead to flooding, serious travel disruption and danger to life".

"There is a small chance that fast flowing or deep floodwater could suddenly occur, bringing a danger to life and extensive flooding of homes and businesses.

"There is a slight chance of damage to buildings/structures from lightning strikes, hail, or strong winds.

"If flooding occurs, road closures are likely, with long delays and cancellations to bus and rail services are possible.

"There is small chance that spray, sudden flooding, standing water and/or hail will result in rapidly changing, dangerous driving conditions.

"There is a slight chance power and other essential services, such as gas, water or mobile phone service will be lost. There is a small chance communities may be cut off."

The Met Office describes the warning as potentially having a 'high' impact - the highest it gives out - but only a 'very low' likelihood.

The current forecast for East Lothian is for rain to start overnight between Sunday and Monday and be at its heaviest during the morning rush hour, when there is the greatest risk of disruption.

It is expected to ease by lunchtime, but light rain is still predicted to fall for the whole of the rest of Monday and overnight into Tuesday.