Warning: Yellow
To expect: Rain
Affected areas: Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Strathclyde
Start time estimate: Tuesday 6am
End time estimate: Tuesday 11pm
The Met Office has announced a Yellow rain warning for several regions across the UK for Tuesday.
The warning is covering parts of Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, Strathclyde. All local areas affected are listed below.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the regions, expected to start at approximately 6am on Tuesday and lasting until 11pm.
The Yellow alert for rain was announced at 10:18am on Monday, January 26.
A Met Office forecast said: “Outbreaks of rain will develop widely on Tuesday, becoming persistent and heavy at times, falling as snow on high ground. 20-35mm of rain is likely to low levels with some places seeing 40-50mm. Whilst accumulating snow is unlikely at low-levels, there will be a sharp increase in snow depths with elevation, with 2-5 cm possible in places above 300m, 5-10 cm above 400m, and 10-20 cm above 500m. Substantially more snow may accumulate over the mountains. This may impact some high-level routes, with drifting possible in rather brisk southeasterly winds.”
What to expect
Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services; 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 likely; Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely.
What should you do during heavy rain?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). 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
Central, Tayside and Fife
Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling
Grampian
Aberdeenshire, Moray
Highlands and Eilean Siar
Highland
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute
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 11pm on Tuesday.