Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Information on update: Warning impact level has been increased and the area expanded to include much of northern and western Scotland. The warning starts slightly earlier and ends slightly later. A deep area of low pressure passing close to northwest Scotland on Tuesday is likely to bring some very strong southwesterly winds to western then northern Scotland on Tuesday afternoon and night. Gusts of 60-70 mph are expected fairly widely, but gusts of 70-80 mph are possible across the Hebrides and western Highland. Winds should gradually ease through Wednesday morning.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Outbreaks of rain will become persistent and heavy on Tuesday morning, before clearing into the afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are likely over some hills, with up to 80 mm possible over high ground in Cumbria. Given the saturated nature of the ground, this is likely to lead to some flooding in places and transport disruption. Rain will also be accompanied by strengthening south to southwesterly winds, with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible over high ground, which may exacerbate impacts, especially on routes across the Pennines.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings