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Gary Armstrong

Glasgow weather: SEPA issue flood alert with city under Met Office rain warning

Glasgow is on flood alert with the city forecast to be inundated with rain for most of Saturday and Sunday.

SEPA have issued the flood warning while a Met Office yellow weather warning is currently in place.

The warning was in force from 9am this morning and ends at 10pm this evening.

Meanwhile forecasters believe there is the potential for thunderstorms across West Central Scotland.

The flood alert issued by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency advises: "Heavy thundery showers are likely to develop during Saturday.

Flooding on Cowal Road, Glasgow (Peter McDonald)

"Most places will stay dry, however if your area is affected by a heavy shower, this may lead to localised flooding from surface water and small watercourses. The greatest risk is if these occur over built-up areas and the transport network. Possible impacts may include flooding of low-lying land, roads, properties and disruption to travel.

"Thunderstorms are intense, localised, hard to predict and their flooding impacts vary. Due to the very localised nature of flooding from thunderstorms, your specific area may not be impacted."

Meanwhile, the Met Office warn: "Heavy showers and rain may lead to flooding in a few places."

What to expect

  • Bus and train services perhaps affected, with longer journey times possible
  • Spray and flooding on roads probably making car journey times longer
  • Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible

For the full weather forecast for Glasgow, you can visit the Met Office website here.

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