Exact reason Glasgow forecast see thunder and lightning after 29C heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

Glasgow faced thunderstorms after a 29C heatwave, with experts explaining the weather phenomenon and providing safety guidelines.

• Glasgow experienced a 29C heatwave followed by thunderstorms
• Thunderstorms form when warm air rises and creates cumulonimbus clouds
• The Met Office issued safety tips for thunderstorms including flood preparedness