Scots have been told to brace for the effects of an Atlantic hurricane next week.
Hurricane Ernesto – a category 2 hurricane – is currently heading for Bermuda.
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But the Met Office warned last night that it is expected to head over to the UK by the middle of next week.
David Oliver, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “The most likely scenario is for a period of unsettled weather from Wednesday, especially in the north and west with heavy rain and strong winds possible, whilst it may be warmer and less wet towards the southeast.
“As always, keep an eye on the most up-to-date forecast for the latest.”
It comes after the country battled cold winds and heavy rain as the last bank holiday of summer was a washout.
A low-pressure system south of Iceland sent a procession of wet and windy weather across the country.
But, Scots are set to enjoy some sunshine this weekend prior to the heavy storm.
Forecasters have predicted that warmer weather is on the way, with temperatures in the high teens and low 20s across Scotland.
Aberdeen can expect highs of 20C on Saturday, with around 18C in Edinburgh.
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Glasgow will experience sunny intervals, but it will be cloudier at times across Argyll with a few light showers.
Meanwhile, Dunfermline, Dundee and Perth are predicted to have a largely warm weekend with plenty of sunshine.
We recently told how a Scots city endured the worst summer in the UK.
The city saw its chilliest day on July 4 when temperatures dipped to 7.2°C, a full degree milder than Ipswich in second place in the bad weather stakes.
Glasgow claimed the unwanted title of the UK’s worst summer after months of dreary conditions bringing misery to the school holidays.
The wettest day occurred on July 8, when 2.4mm was measured.
