Eight warnings for wind and rain have been issues across the UK ahead of Storm Babet's approach
The Met Office has issued an incredibly rare red weather warning for rain across major parts of the UK.
Read more: Storm Babet: Rain warning for Greater Manchester as rare red 'danger to life' alert issued for part of UK There is also an increased danger to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater as well as flooding to homes and businesses. This, in turn, can result in a variety of road closures, public transport disruptions, and damage to buildings or structures.Amber warning for wind - East Scotland The amber warning for wind covers Aberdeen, parts of Dundee, Montrose, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh and will remain in effect from 10am to 6pm on Thursday, October 19.
The Met Office also warned that: "Flying debris is possible and could lead to injuries or danger to life." Yellow warning for wind - North Scotland A yellow warning for wind will cover the northern half of Scotland from 3am on Thursday, October 19 to 12pm on Friday, October 20. Some major areas affected include Inverness, Ullapool, Thurso, Wick, and Stromness.
Yellow warning for rain - Central, North, and East Scotland A wide part of Scotland will be hit by very wet weather, with a yellow warning being in effect from 6am on Thursday, October 19 to 6am on Saturday, October 21. Major areas affected include Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, and Aberdeen.
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