Wind & up to six inches of rain to hit in hours – as Met Office warn downpours could spark ANOTHER wave of floods
HEAVY downpours will bring six inches of rain in just hours as Brits brace for a “very wet and miserable” start to the week.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK today.
The forecaster has warned of a risk of flooding as up to 150mm of rain is set to fall across the next “24-36 hours”.
The warning has been in place covering the west of Scotland since 6pm on Sunday and remains in place until midday on Monday.
Travel disruption and flooding could hit areas where most rainfall is expected, with melting snow also causing river levels to rise.
Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: “Over the next 24-36 hours, the rainfall totals really will be building up with widely half a month’s worth of rain falling across parts of the Highlands and even into northern areas of Argyll and Bute.”
Four flood warnings and five flood alerts had been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on Sunday night.
The Met Office warning adds: “Rain will become persistent across parts of western Scotland during Sunday, continuing throughout Monday before easing later on Tuesday.
“70-100 mm of rain is likely to fall widely during this period but possibly over 150mm for some exposed hills and mountains.
“Rapid melting of lying snow will also contribute to any potential impacts.”
The Met Office five-day forecast
TODAY
Rain, some heavy will affect the north and west of Scotland, although Shetland should see bright spells and showers.
Elsewhere, mostly dry with skies brightening to give some sunny spells. Mild for most, though brisk winds, especially in the north.
TONIGHT
Rain will continue to affect northern and western Scotland, and perhaps Northern Ireland for a time.
Mostly dry elsewhere with clear spells, though becoming largely cloudy. Mild and breezy.
TUESDAY
Outbreaks of rain developing across many northern and western areas, heavy in places, and becoming increasingly windy here.
Mostly dry elsewhere with a few bright spells. Another mild day.
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
Overnight rain clearing to brighter weather with blustery showers on Wednesday.
Further rain in the south later, clearing Thursday morning.
Otherwise turning colder, with sunshine and showers later this week.
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