The Met Office has issued a 54-hour weather alert warning the public about upcoming prolonged and heavy rainfall. The yellow warning, effective from 6 pm tomorrow until the end of Friday, covers regions in central and eastern Scotland. The Met Office anticipates intermittent rain on Wednesday, escalating to persistent and heavy downpours in elevated areas later that day, extending through Thursday and possibly into Friday. The agency cautions that this could result in localized flooding.
Expected rainfall ranges from 30mm to 60mm across the region, with higher elevations potentially experiencing up to 120mm, particularly exposed to brisk southeasterly winds. Homes and businesses are at risk of flooding, and disruptions to bus and train services are anticipated. Longer travel times are expected due to road spray and flooding. Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan their journeys ahead of time and prepare for potential power outages by securing torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack, and other essentials.
The current rain warning from the Met Office is the sole alert in place for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Meanwhile, a yellow wind warning remains valid for much of South West England and Wales until 4 pm today.
The Met Office’s forecast for Wednesday indicates an unsettled day with rain bands moving northward, interspersed with occasional bright spells. The day is expected to remain windy, with temperatures hovering around or slightly above average.
Looking ahead to Thursday through Saturday, the forecast suggests continued unsettled conditions with more rain or showers expected across most of the UK. Scotland may see persistent rain, with chances of snow on high ground. Windy conditions are likely to persist, while temperatures remain close to average.