Yellow Weather Warning Issued for Scotland as Heavy Rain and Windy Weather Approach

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland, starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and continuing until 3 p.m. on Thursday.

The warning comes ahead of an intense weather system that is expected to bring significant rainfall and gusty winds to the region. Some areas in western Scotland could see up to 150mm of rain within 24 hours.

The most affected areas include Glasgow, Ayrshire, and other parts of western Scotland, where rainfall totals are expected to range from 75-100mm. Higher ground could see even more significant accumulations, posing risks of localized flooding and hazardous driving conditions.

In addition to the heavy rain, strengthening southwesterly winds are forecast to develop by late morning on Wednesday, particularly along the northwest coast.

Coastal areas near the Irish Sea and the west of Scotland could experience gusts of 50-60mph, raising concerns about dangerous coastal conditions, especially during the spring tides.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly highlighted the seriousness of the upcoming weather, stating, “A band of rain will move in from the west on Wednesday morning and will become slow-moving with heavy bursts of rain at times, especially over high ground in Scotland.

Coupled with gusty winds, this could lead to some dangerous coastal conditions before winds gradually ease later on Thursday.”

The Met Office also noted that the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto, which recently passed through the North Atlantic, would play a “background role” in exacerbating the downpours and windy conditions expected in Scotland.

Elsewhere in the UK, calmer weather is anticipated. Wednesday will start bright and dry for many, though clouds and rain will spread from Northern Ireland to Scotland throughout the morning.

As bands of rain weaken, unsettled conditions may persist for some areas on Thursday, gradually moving southeast.

Looking ahead to the weekend, a mix of weather is expected. While rain will slowly clear overnight, much of England and Wales can expect calmer and drier conditions.

Temperatures are likely to be around or slightly below average for this time of year, with more settled weather expected into the bank holiday Monday.