Edinburgh weather warnings issued as Storm Bram forecast to bring 30mm of rain and 50mph gusts
Watch the latest Met Office video forecast, as weather warnings issued for Edinburgh and Storm Bram named.
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Edinburgh, as Storm Bram is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK.
A yellow rain warning will be in place for the capital from 06:00 to 12:00 on Tuesday December 9.
A yellow wind warning will be in force for Edinburgh from 12:00 to 06:00 on Wednesday December 10.
Met Office yellow rain warning
The rain warning reads: “Heavy rain may cause some travel disruption on Tuesday morning.
“Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer. Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer. A chance of flooding of a few homes and businesses.
“A spell of heavy rain is expected to move north across the Central Belt during Tuesday morning. Many areas are expected to see 20-30 mm of rain, most of which will fall in a 4-6 hour period. A few places over higher ground may see 40 mm.”
Met Office yellow wind warning
The wind warning reads: “Strong winds may cause some disruption during Tuesday afternoon onwards overnight into Wednesday.
“Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely. Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer. Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely. Some short term loss of power and other services is possible. It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves.
“Southerly winds in association with Storm Bram will strengthen on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest winds transferring north from England and Wales into Scotland overnight before gradually easing during Wednesday morning. Gusts around 50-60 mph are possible fairly widely, and potentially in excess of 70 mph for some exposed headlands and high ground. Winds should gradually ease across Wales and northern England during Tuesday night and across Scotland on Wednesday morning”