THE Met Office has issued a danger to life warning for Clackmannanshire with severe weather set to hit the area this week.

Following severe flooding last week, the Wee County will once again be battered from today [Monday, August 10], until at least Wednesday with thunderstorms expected.

The Met Office has put a yellow warning in place for the area with “severe thunderstorms” expected, as well as flooding, including fast flowing floodwater which presents a danger to life.

As well as the rain, there could be hail and strong winds with disruption to public transport likely to expected and driving conditions made difficult.

“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds,” the warning said.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has also issued a flood alert covering Clackmannanshire.

The alert said: "Thundery showers from Monday evening to Wednesday could cause flooding impacts from surface water and small and fast responding watercourses.

"Particularly at risk are urban areas and the transport network. There may be difficult driving conditions.

"Due to the localised nature of the heaviest showers, impacts may be isolated with not all locations being affected.

"Sudden onset flooding impacts could occur at any time of the day."

For more information and advice on how to cope in the weather, click here.