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Yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms in Glasgow

Yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms in Glasgow

Glasgow Times3 days ago
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned of significant impacts from surface water and small watercourses due to sustained heavy rainfall over the weekend.
These impacts may include localised flooding affecting parts of the community and widespread disruption to travel and transport networks.
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Residents are being urged to remain vigilant. SEPA has reminded the public that it is their responsibility to take action to help protect themselves and their property in the event of flooding.
The warning covers Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, and East Dunbartonshire. Weather conditions are expected to worsen this afternoon as heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms move in from the south, becoming persistent in some areas.
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Many places across the region are forecast to receive between 20 and 30 millimetres of rain, though some areas could experience as much as 50 to 75 millimetres in just a few hours.
The intense rainfall raises the risk of flash flooding, particularly in built-up or low-lying locations.
Looking ahead to Monday, July 21, the threat of thunderstorms continues across much of the UK, including Glasgow.
The Met Office has extended its yellow warning into the new week, as unsettled conditions are expected to persist.
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In a statement, SEPA confirmed that flooding from surface water and small watercourses is possible across the Scottish mainland from yesterday morning until around midday on Sunday.
Localised flooding of properties, roads and travel disruption is considered likely.
The agency also highlighted the possibility of further localised flooding from Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, particularly in southern and central areas extending as far north as the Trossachs and North Argyll.
Travellers and residents are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and take appropriate precautions throughout the weekend.
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