A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Scotland, putting the country at risk of flooding, travel disruption, and power outages after the devastation caused by Storm Éowyn last week. The heavy rainfall is expected to last for 16 hours, starting on Monday evening and continuing into Tuesday morning.
Scotland is bracing for another round of severe weather this week, with a yellow weather warning issued for rain following the devastation caused by Storm Éowyn last week. The UK experienced its most powerful windstorm in over a decade, with winds reaching 100 mph, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath and cleanup efforts. The Met Office predicts another 16 hours of relentless rain, starting at 9 pm on Monday, February 3, and continuing until 1 pm on Tuesday, February 4.
The warning covers Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders, with the potential for up to 60mm of rainfall in some areas. Forecasters warn of persistent and heavy rain, with accumulations ranging from 30mm to 60mm, particularly on higher ground. Rain is expected to clear from the west by Tuesday afternoon. This heavy downpour raises concerns about potential flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages in southwest Scotland on Tuesday. While SEPA hasn't issued any flood alerts or warnings yet, they acknowledge the possibility of localized minor impacts from surface water in Dumfries and Galloway between Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon. They also anticipate localized minor impacts from rivers and surface water flooding in western areas on Monday and Tuesday. Travel disruptions are likely to be a major issue, with bus and train services potentially affected, leading to longer journey times. ScotRail has acknowledged the weather warning online but hasn't made any specific announcements. The Scottish public is urged to assess potential flood risks to their properties and prepare flood plans and emergency kits if necessary. Checking road conditions before driving, as well as bus and train timetables, is crucial to avoid delays. In case of power outages, having torches, batteries, mobile phone power packs, and other essential items readily available is recommended.
SCOTLAND WEATHER WARNING RAIN FLOODING TRAVEL DISRUPTION POWER OUTAGES STORM ÉOWYN MET OFFICE SEPA
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