The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for Scotland, predicting heavy rain and snow that could disrupt New Year's Eve celebrations.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of Scotland . Heavy rain and snow are expected across most of the country, with the public warned to expect disruption to their Hogmanay plans due to heavy rainfall and snow in some areas throughout Monday and Tuesday. The first yellow warning for snow and rain came into place at midnight on Monday, December 30 and will end at 11.59pm on Tuesday, December 31.
Forecasters warned heavy rain will become 'persistent and widespread' on Monday and Tuesday, with rainfall totalling between 50 and 70mm in some areas of the country. The Met Office also warned that fast-flowing and deep floodwater from the rain may bring a “danger to life”. A second yellow warning for snow has been issued for southern parts of Scotland as well as England and Wales for Tuesday. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Met Office has also issued an amber warning for rain, covering Moray and the Highlands, which comes into force on Tuesday at midnight and will expire at 5pm. The Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGORR) has also been activated in response to the weather warning
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