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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Anita Bhadani

Scotland weather: Yellow warning for rain extended across parts of Scotland

The national weather service has put in place the warning across the entirety of Saturday

THE Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for rain for parts of the West of Scotland.

The national weather service has put in place the warning across the entirety of Saturday September 3.

They say there is chance for almost four inches of rain to fall across Saturday, potentially accompanied by thunderstorms.  

What to expect from the yellow rain warning  

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 small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads

There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses

What areas in Scotland will be affected by the yellow weather warning?

Dumfries and Galloway

Argyll and Bute

East Ayrshire

Inverclyde

North Ayrshire

Renfrewshire

South Ayrshire  

Initially the yellow warning had only covered parts of Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, but has now been extended across more of Scotland. 

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