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Grampian

Rain Yellow
Valid from:23rd of October 2026, 6:00am
Valid until:24th of October 2026, 3:00am
Last updated:21st of October 2026, 10:07am

Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places

An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central areas of Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places. The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight. What Should I Do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Affected areas:

  • Moray
  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeenshire

What to expect:

  • Increased stopping distance
  • Increased journey time
  • Reduced visibility
  • Aquaplaning
  • Flooding

Central, Tayside and Fife

Rain Yellow
Valid from:23rd of October 2026, 6:00am
Valid until:24th of October 2026, 3:00am
Last updated:21st of October 2026, 10:07am

Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places

An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central areas of Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places. The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight. What Should I Do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Affected areas:

  • Clackmannanshire
  • Falkirk
  • Fife
  • Perth and Kinross
  • Stirling
  • Angus
  • Dundee

What to expect:

  • Increased stopping distance
  • Increased journey time
  • Reduced visibility
  • Aquaplaning
  • Flooding

Strathclyde

Rain Yellow
Valid from:23rd of October 2026, 6:00am
Valid until:24th of October 2026, 3:00am
Last updated:21st of October 2026, 10:07am

Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places

An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central areas of Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places. The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight. What Should I Do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Affected areas:

  • East Ayrshire
  • East Renfrewshire
  • North Ayrshire
  • South Ayrshire
  • South Lanarkshire
  • Renfrewshire
  • West Dunbartonshire
  • North Lanarkshire
  • East Dunbartonshire
  • Glasgow

What to expect:

  • Increased stopping distance
  • Increased journey time
  • Reduced visibility
  • Aquaplaning
  • Flooding

SW Scotland, Lothian and Borders

Rain Yellow
Valid from:23rd of October 2026, 6:00am
Valid until:24th of October 2026, 3:00am
Last updated:21st of October 2026, 10:07am

Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places

An area of heavy rain will develop across southern and central areas of Scotland before dawn Friday in association with Storm Austen, extending over northeast Scotland during the morning and early afternoon. Accumulations of 20-40 mm are expected widely within the warning area through this period, with 60-80 mm possible in some locations, bringing flooding and travel disruption in a few places. The rain will turn lighter and clear from the west through the evening and overnight. What Should I Do? Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Affected areas:

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • East Lothian
  • Midlothian Council
  • Scottish Borders
  • Edinburgh
  • West Lothian

What to expect:

  • Increased stopping distance
  • Increased journey time
  • Reduced visibility
  • Aquaplaning
  • Flooding

Highland and Western Isles

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There are currently no weather alerts for this region.