While Wednesday has seen a return to more widely unsettled conditions for much of the UK, with periods of rain having affected most places during the course of the day, an area of more persistent rainfall is starting to gather on the hills of eastern Scotland, with disruptive impacts likely for some through Thursday.  

Met Office Chief Forecaster Dan Harris said: “Rain will turn increasingly persistent and heavy late on Wednesday and through much of Thursday for parts of Scotland, which has resulted in Amber and Yellow warnings for rain being issued. Within the Amber warning area, some areas of high ground exposed to the strong southeasterly wind are likely to see in excess of 100 mm of rain, whilst 50-80 mm is more probable for many places within the broader Yellow warning 

“This is expected to lead to flooding in some places, with some rivers taking longer to respond to the rainfall and could lead to ongoing impacts through Thursday.” 

Warnings highlight the likelihood of fast-flowing or deep floodwater, travel disruption and the chance of some communities being cut off due to flooding.  

Flooding advice 

It is not safe to drive or walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep water call 999 and wait for help.  

Preparing a floodkit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. In your floodkit have:  

  • Insurance documents and list of contact numbers  
  • Torch & spare batteries  
  • First aid kit and any prescription medicines  
  • Warm waterproof clothes and blankets  
  • Bottled water and snacks  
  • Battery or wind-up radio  
  • Supplies for looking after your baby or pet  

More advice on being prepared for severe weather is available through WeatherReady.  

Unsettled conditions elsewhere and mixed weekend forecast 

Thursday will be an unsettled day for many, as rain sweeps in from the west, though the heaviest and more persistent rain is reserved for the warning areas in Scotland.  

Friday could see more wet and windy weather arrive from the southwest, though the exact track and timing of the system is still uncertain at present. This area of low pressure will likely continue to exert some influence on Saturday, bringing some winds and rain to areas in the south and west.  

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