LARGE parts of Scotland are braced for travel disruption and localised flooding over the next few days as the Met Office’s weather warning was upgraded to amber.
The organisation had set a yellow warning for thunderstorms for much of England, Scotland and Wales– but this morning warned that some parts of Scotland are likely to be hit by more “severe” weather this week.
The yellow warning remains in place for most of Scotland, starting from noon today until midnight and covering Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, the Highlands, the Western Isles, South West Scotland, Lothian, Borders and Strathclyde.
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Now the amber tunderstorm warning covers Central Scotland and parts of the Highlands, and states: “Flooding of homes and businesses is possible and could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
“Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely.
“Spray and sudden flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
“Power cuts may occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost.”
This is expected to last until 10pm. From tomorrow, parts of Morayshire and Ross and Cromarty face an amber warning for rain lasting until 6am on Thursday. Residents are warned: "Prolonged heavy rain is likely to cause travel disruption and some flooding."
Amber warnings mean an “increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather”, according to the Met Office.
The warning comes after London saw flash flooding at the weekend, with nearly a month’s worth of rain falling on Sunday alone.
Homes, roads and Tube stations flooded, while a flooded hospital cancelled all surgery and outpatient appointments yesterday due to the heavy rain.
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