Warning: Yellow
To expect: Rain
Affected areas: Highlands and Eilean Siar, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde
Start time estimate: Saturday 9am
End time estimate: Sunday 12am
The Met Office has announced a Yellow rain warning for Highlands and Eilean Siar, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders and Strathclyde for Saturday and Sunday.
The warning is covering parts of Highlands and Eilean Siar, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde. All local areas affected are listed below.
The regions should prepare for substantial rainfall, starting on Saturday at around 9am and ending Sunday at 12am.
The Yellow alert for rain was announced at 11:01am on Friday, September 26.
A Met Office forecast said: “Outbreaks of rain will arrive across western and southwestern parts of Scotland on Saturday morning, likely becoming persistent and heavy at times, before slowly clearing northeastwards later on Saturday evening. 30 to 50 mm rain is likely quite widely, with up to 70 mm possible across western parts. This may lead to some flooding and disruption.”
What to expect
Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; Some interruption to power supplies and other services is possible.; Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.
What should you do during heavy rainfall?
Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do: consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
Full list of local areas affected
Highlands and Eilean Siar
Highland
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for rain will remain in place until 12am on Sunday.