The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of southwest Scotland this evening- with the country to see 'danger to life' winds on Wednesday.
According to forecasters, a period of heavy rain is likely to start at 21.00pm on Tuesday and will last until 09.00am Wednesday before clearing to showers around mid morning. 20 mm of rain is mostly expected with a few spots, most likely across the hills to see 40 to 50 mm, This will likely result in some travel disruption.
Conditions are not likely to improve as the weather experts have issued a separate yellow wind warning for the entire country from Wednesday. There is a chance of a deep low pressure system bringing gusts of 70 to 80 mph to northern parts of the UK - which is set to begin from 00.00am on Tuesday and to last until 00.00am on Wednesday.
According to the Met Office, parts of the country should only see winds reach speeds between 55 to 65mph, most likely the northern Irish Sea and parts of eastern Scotland, bringing some more localised impacts. In addition, heavy rain may prove an additional hazard across northwestern areas.
Forecasters have pointed out that high winds will likely lead to various disruptions, injuries and possible damage to property.
What to expect
- There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris
- There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected
- There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
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