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Rain Warning for parts of Scotland this Sunday

There is an amber rain warning for parts of Scotland for Sunday with up to 200mm (8 inches) of rain expected to fall- the mean figure for the whole month up there.
Eilean Siar is the official name for the Outer Hebrides (being the Gaelic form).

If up there please be aware and take the appropriate precautions, whether driving or on public transport.

Areas affected: Highlands & Eilean Siar | Strathclyde

Starts: 00:00 GMT on Sun 17 DecemberEnds: 23:59 GMT on Sun 17 December
Persistent, heavy rain is likely to cause significant travel disruption and flooding

  • A good chance some communities will be cut off by blocked roads
  • Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life
  • Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
  • Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
  • There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
Posted by
16315 posts

Trying to predict the weather is Scotland is like trying to predict the fourth place finisher at Santa Anita.

Good luck.

I've been in Scotland for the past two weeks. We've had two amber warnings for rain. Both days it drizzled.

On my second day here I woke up to unexpected heavy snow fall leaving about 3 inches on the ground. There had been no prediction of snow.

This morning I woke up to a 7% chance of rain all day. It rained on and off.

The best advice I can give for weather in Scotland is.....be prepared for anything. And it can turn in the blink of an eye.

All my friends here say, when I mention the unpredictable weather is.....Welcome to Scotland.

Posted by
1296 posts

The forecast was definitely right for Skye. The burn beside our property is in full spate and the garden is flooded. The roads around me (Glendale area) are flooded with water running off the braes. Not a day to be outside if you can avoid it. Still plenty of tourists around here, so I feel really sorry for them today.