SCOTS have been warned to brace for heavy rain which could cause flooding and disrupt travel.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering much of Scotland’s west coast from 6am on Friday, July 4.
The warning, which stretches from Bute in the south to Rubha Mòr in the north and encompasses Mull, Skye, and Fort William, remains in place until 3pm on Saturday.
The Met Office said that “persistent, heavy rain” on Friday and Saturday would bring “difficult travel conditions and possible flooding in places”.
It warned people to expect:
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer.
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer.
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible.
The weather service went on: “Rain is expected to be persistent, and heavy at times, during much of Friday and overnight, before slowly easing later on Saturday. 40 to 60 mm rain is expected to build up quite widely with in excess of 100 mm over a few mountains.
“Rain will be accompanied by windy conditions, especially Friday daytime when gusts will reach 40 to 50 mph around coasts and hills.”
It urged people to keep safe and prepare to “avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions”.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Rain across western parts of Scotland Friday 0600 - Saturday 1500 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/LRe3qnW5zI
— Met Office (@metoffice) July 3, 2025
The Met Office went on: “It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help.
“Preparing a flood kit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water.
“Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies.”
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has not issued any flood warnings or alerts.
