Yellow warning for Rain and Snow, Wind
Yellow weather warning issued for Rain and Snow across eastern parts of Scotland, The Met Office have named Storm Gerrit.
Wednesday 06:00 – Wednesday 21:00
⚠️ Yellow weather warning updated ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 25, 2023
Rain & snow across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 0600 – 2359
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Heavy rain and snow associated with Storm Gerrit may result in disruption, potentially affecting, for example, travel and power supplies.
What to Expect
- Some upland rural communities could become cut off
- There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
- There is a chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
Wednesday 03:00 – Wednesday 23:59
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 26, 2023
Strong winds across northern Scotland
Wednesday 0300 – 2359
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Strong winds in association with Storm Gerrit may lead to transport disruption.
What to Expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
- There is a small chance that injuries could occur from flying debris, as well as some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Some short term loss of power and other services
- There is a chance that some roads and bridges could close
- There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties