Scotland weather: Met Office warn of 'difficult evening commute' as yellow warning for heavy rain issued

The forecaster has issued a yellow weather warning, predicting persistent and at times heavy rainfall coming to parts of central and lower Scotland.

They added that the warning, which lasts from 10am on Tuesday until midnight, could lead to flooding in some areas.

The warning reads: “Rain is expected to arrive from the south during Tuesday morning, turning heavy at times during Tuesday afternoon.

“The most persistent and heaviest rain is most likely, but not exclusively, to be on south-facing high ground, particularly for Dumfries and Galloway.

“20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely, with a few places perhaps seeing in excess of 60 mm by the end of the day.

“Accompanying the rain, winds are expected to strengthen along exposed Irish Sea coastlines, with gusts to gale force possible.

“Spray, and isolated flooding of roads in particular, could make for a difficult evening commute in places with slower traffic and the possibilities of delays due to accidents.”

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Where does the yellow weather warning cover?

Regions and local authorities affected by the weather warning include Glasgow as well as Tayside and Fife.

The warning also covers Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders, West Lothian, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

What should you expect?

The Met Office have said flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible.

They added that spray and flooding will likely increase journey times which will have an impact on bus and train services.

The forecaster has stated that if your property could be at risk of flooding, to consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

To give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays, it’s recommended to keep checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

They added: “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.”