THUNDERSTORMS are set to hit West Fife in the next few days as the Met Office issue weather warnings.

The Kingdom is set to be battered by “heavy thundery rainfall” which could lead to flooding, serious travel disruption and danger to life.

The yellow warning has been issued for between 9pm on Sunday through to midnight on Monday.

Road closures and cancellations to bus and rail services are likely if the expected rain leads to flooding.

The Met Office has warned that 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”.

Power cuts could also take place.

A statement for the Met Office says: “Heavy thundery rainfall, especially on Monday, may 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.”