A yellow weather warning for rain in Greater Glasgow has been issued by the Met Office for the length of tomorrow.
The alert will come into effect at 9am on Thursday (October 29) and will continue until 11.59pm, with the Met Office warning the public, "periods of heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to transport ".
The Met Office alert reads: "Periods of heavy rain are expected to develop across Southwest Scotland on Thursday morning and through the afternoon. Accumulations of 40-50 mm are possible, especially across the Galloway hills and hills of North Ayrshire. The rain will gradually ease through the evening."
Residents have been warned to prepare for the following:
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
For more information and advice, visit the Met Office website here.
