The Met Office has issued a significant extension to its yellow weather warning, placing numerous regions across the United Kingdom on high alert for persistent and heavy rainfall.
Areas Affected by the Extended Warning
A 19-hour yellow alert for rain came into effect on Thursday morning, with the national weather service confirming the warning has been extended further north and west over Scotland. The end time has also been prolonged through the afternoon, increasing the potential for disruption.
The full list of areas now under the yellow weather warning includes a substantial part of the country, primarily focused on Scotland and North East England.
Central, Tayside & Fife
Residents in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling should prepare for torrential downpours.
North East England
The warning covers Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, and Sunderland.
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
This includes Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, and West Lothian.
Strathclyde
A wide area is affected here, encompassing Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire.
What This Weather Warning Means
The extension of this yellow weather warning indicates a heightened risk of travel disruption, potential localised flooding, and difficult driving conditions. The public is advised to stay informed on the latest Met Office updates and check travel arrangements before setting out.
This is a developing weather situation. For continuous updates, follow reliable news sources and official Met Office channels.
