Yellow warning of rain affecting Highlands & Eilean Siar
Met Office sent this email to their subscribers on May 26, 2024.
Weather warning |
Yellow warning for Highlands & Eilean Siar |
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Rain | |
Between 00:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 27 May 2024 and 09:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 27 May 2024 |
HeadlineHeavy rain bringing localised flooding and travel disruption. |
What to expect
- Flooding of a few homes, businesses and campsites is possible.
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
Issued: 20:27 (UTC+1) on Sun 26 May 2024
Further details
An area of heavy rain will become slow-moving over Skye and parts of the Outer Hebrides on Sunday night and into Monday morning. While accumulations are uncertain, 25-35 mm seems likely to fall quite widely within a 6 to 9 hour period, with perhaps as much as 40-50 mm in a few locations.
What should I do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, amending your travel plans if necessary.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
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Regions and local authorities affected
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
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