Weather Warnings Archive: Tuesday 09 Apr 2024 10:12 BST - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   09:12, 09.04.2024

valid from
   01:00, 09.04.2024
until
   18:00, 09.04.2024

Region: SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

Rain will become heavier across parts of Scotland overnight Monday into Tuesday before clearing away into the North Sea on Tuesday afternoon or evening. The rain could be heavy and persistent in places, with some areas seeing 20-40 mm of rain, and a chance that one or two spots could see 50-60 mm; these higher totals now seem more likely in the south of the warning area, roughly to the south of a line Glasgow to Edinburgh. Given saturated ground in many locations, such rainfall totals may cause greater impacts than they typically would. What should I do? 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; the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday could cause some transport disruption, together with possible damage to homes and businesses.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html