Warning: Yellow

To expect: Rain

Affected areas: SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde

Start time estimate: Monday 4am

End time estimate: Monday 11am

The Met Office has issued a Yellow rain warning for SW Scotland, Lothian Borders and Strathclyde for Monday. All local areas affected are listed below.

Intense rain is set to hit the regions, beginning at approximately 4am on Monday and tapering off by 11am.

The Yellow alert for rain was announced at 11:05am on Sunday, August 31.

A Met Office forecast said: “Heavy showers will become frequent across the area overnight and into Monday morning. Accumulations of 15-30mm are expected quite widely across the warning area, but where repeated heavy showers fall, a few places could see 40-50mm. This would be sufficient to bring surface water flooding to some locations for the morning rush hour.”

What to expect

Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer; Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer; 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. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.

Full list of local areas affected

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders

Strathclyde
East Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire

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 11am on Monday.