Edinburgh weekend forecast: Here’s when to expect heavy rain and 65mph winds

Heavy rain is set to hit the capital this weekend, with a Met Office yellow weather warning in place as flood warnings continue.

Here’s a day-by-day forecast for Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February 2020.

Friday (21 Feb)

Friday is set to see heavy rain throughout the day, with a maximum temperature of 9C.

The Met Office said, “Rain, heavy at times, with strong to gale southwest winds. Turning showery later in the evening, the showers turning wintry overnight.”

Saturday (22 Feb)

Saturday will see sleet throughout the morning, with cooler temperatures of just 3C.

The Met Office said, “A showery weekend the showers often wintry on higher ground, and staying windy.”

Saturday afternoon will then see a mixture of overcast conditions and light rain.

A Met Office yellow weather warning for the city is also in place from 6am to 10pm.

The Met Office said, “Strong, gusty winds are expected across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England during Saturday.

“The strongest winds will likely occur in the vicinity of heavy, squally showers. Whilst not all areas will see the strongest winds, gusts of 55-65 mph are expected in places.

“Exposed parts of northern and western Scotland may see gusts of 65-75 mph. Showers will fall as a mixture of rain, hail and sleet with snow accumulations expected to be restricted to higher ground (above 200 to 300 m). Winds will gradually moderate during Saturday evening.”

What to expect from this weather warning

- 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 affected by spray and/or large waves

Sunday (23 Feb)

Sunday is set to see bright sunshine throughout most of the day, but will remain cool, with a maximum temperature of 5C.

“Rain, preceded by high ground snow, on Monday, then brighter with showers, severe gales later,” adds the Met Office