Met Office issues warning over heavy rain for the next three days

WorldEnvironment
15 Dec 2024 • 9:11 PM MYT
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Forecasters have issued a warning of persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next three days.

The Met Office yellow warning, which covers parts of the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Perthshire and the Stirling area, comes into force at 6pm on Sunday and runs until midday on Tuesday.

It predicts that persistent rain will lead to difficult travel conditions and possible flooding in some places.

There may also be some interruption to power supplies and other services.

Police have advised people to travel with caution.

The Met Office warning states: “Rain will become persistent across parts of western Scotland during Sunday, continuing throughout Monday before easing later on Tuesday.

“70-100 mm of rain is likely to fall widely during this period, but possibly over 150 mm for some exposed hills and mountains.

“Rapid melting of lying snow will also contribute to any potential impacts.”