AMBER and yellow weather alerts for rain have been issued across England and Wales this week, but does Scotland have the same warnings in place?

With autumn and winter rolling in, more extreme conditions are to be expected with last year seeing strong winds, flooding and heavy rain.

With new warnings in place across parts of the UK, here is how residents in Scotland could be affected.

Has a weather warning for rain been issued in Scotland?

Yellow and amber weather warnings for rain have not been issued for Scotland this week. Only areas across England and Wales have been affected by these.

An amber weather alert has been issued for much of the Midlands (between 6pm today and 6am tomorrow). 

Yellow weather warnings have been issued across South Wales, Southern England and most of the North East.

What has the Met Office said about the amber weather warning in the UK?

The Met Office has warned of the following issues for parts affected by the amber weather alert: 

  • Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
  • A good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
  • Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
  • Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely

What does an amber weather warning from the Met Office mean?

An amber weather warning is used when severe weather has the potential to disrupt plans.

This means the weather could hinder travel, cause road and rail closures, power cuts and pose a risk to life and property.

When these are issued, residents should change or alter their plans to protect themselves.