Met Office issues warning as parts of Scotland face up to 150mm of rain

Adverse weather conditions have also affected a number of ferry crossings, with CalMac informing travellers on social media about cancellations to services between Troon and Brodick on Arran. 

Disruption is also expected on other routes, including between Gourock and Dunoon. 

⚠️ YELLOW WEATHER WARNING⚠️

The @metoffice has issued a YELLOW warning for RAIN affecting the South West and South East of the country until 12:00 Tuesday 🌧️

This may result in delays so do check how your journey is looking at https://t.co/YhNVx5Wisl pic.twitter.com/OlonnAngsM

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 16, 2024

Travel disruption and flooding could hit some areas as up to 150 millimetres of rain could fall, Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said.

He 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.”

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He urged people to “take care” as snow melt will add water to rivers. There may be some interruption to power supplies and other services.

By Monday morning, five flood warnings and five flood alerts had been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

These cover parts of Caithness, Easter Ross, Moray, Skye and Wester Ross. Police have advised people to travel with caution.

Sepa have issued a series of flood warning (Image: SEPA) The Met Office warning states: “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.”

Some slightly brighter and sunnier spells are expected across Northern Ireland, England and Wales on Monday but strong gusts will make it feel chillier than the mild temperatures for the time of year of around 10-11C.