Met Office issues new 72-hour warning for 9 areas | Weather | News
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for rain which is planned to continue for three days. A yellow alert is in effect for parts of Scotland from 12pm on Wednesday until 12pm on Friday, with the weather agency warning of floods. Heavy rain is expected in the hills, leading to “a low likelihood of homes and businesses being flooded and some buildings being damaged.”
The Met Office added: “Fast-flowing or deep floodwaters are unlikely to be life-threatening. When flooding occurs, there is a slight possibility of delays or cancellations of train and bus services. There is a small chance that some communities will be left without flooded roads. There is a possibility of power outages to some homes and businesses and disruption of other services.”
“Splashing and flooding may cause difficult driving conditions and some road closures.”
Up to 120 mm of rain may accumulate on the highest ground exposed to strong south-easterly winds. In other regions further inland, 30-60 mm is expected. Flooding may occur due to rain falling where the snow melts.
The Met Office added: “In addition, rain will fall as snow on higher ground, particularly on Thursday and Friday, increasing uncertainty about how quickly rivers can respond downstream.”
The areas affected are: Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian and Highlands and Eilean Siar.
The Met Office explained: “If you are driving, give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions or bus and train timetables and changing your travel plans if necessary.
“People cope better with power outages when they are prepared in advance. This is easy to do; consider packing flashlights, batteries, a cell phone power pack and other essential items.”
